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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 8B

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to travel
[Verbo]

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

viajar

viajar

Ex: We decided to travel by plane to reach our destination faster.Decidimos **viajar** en avión para llegar a nuestro destino más rápido.
tourism
[Sustantivo]

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

turismo

turismo

Ex: tourism industry has been impacted significantly by global travel restrictions .La industria del **turismo** se ha visto afectada significativamente por las restricciones de viaje globales.
imposing
[Adjetivo]

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

imponente, majestuoso

imponente, majestuoso

Ex: The imposing statue in the town square honored the city's founder, standing tall and proud.La estatua **imponente** en la plaza del pueblo honraba al fundador de la ciudad, erguida y orgullosa.
unimposing
[Adjetivo]

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

poco impresionante, sin pretensiones

poco impresionante, sin pretensiones

breathtaking
[Adjetivo]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: Walking through the ancient ruins, I was struck by the breathtaking scale of the architecture and the rich history that surrounded me.Caminando por las antiguas ruinas, me impresionó la escala **impresionante** de la arquitectura y la rica historia que me rodeaba.
iconic
[Adjetivo]

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

simbólico

simbólico

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is iconic symbol of Paris and French culture .La Torre Eiffel es un símbolo **icónico** de París y de la cultura francesa.
lively
[Adjetivo]

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

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park lively.Las risas de los niños llenaban el aire, haciendo que el parque se sintiera **animado**.

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

Ex: They went off the beaten route to find an untouched beach for their vacation.
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

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

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: picturesque coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .El pintoresco pueblo costero presumía de playas de arena y pintorescas cabañas.
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .La granja **remota** estaba rodeada de vastos campos de cultivos.
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.La fruta fue recolectada en el punto máximo de madurez y aún estaba **intacta** cuando llegó al mercado.
dull
[Adjetivo]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

aburrido, monótono

aburrido, monótono

Ex: dull lecture made it hard for students to stay awake .La conferencia **aburrida** hizo que a los estudiantes les resultara difícil mantenerse despiertos.

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

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

Ex: The elevators tend overcrowd during the morning commute .Los ascensores tienden a **sobrepoblarse** durante el viaje matutino.

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

sobrevalorar

sobrevalorar

Ex: Technology companies overrate the demand for new features .Las empresas tecnológicas a menudo **sobrevaloran** la demanda de nuevas características.
pricey
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money

caro

caro

Ex: He opted for pricey hotel room with a great view .Optó por una habitación de hotel **cara** con una vista increíble.
rundown
[Adjetivo]

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

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.La pequeña tienda **deteriorada** apenas atraía clientes ya.
soulless
[Adjetivo]

lacking emotional or spiritual depth or qualities

sin alma, falto de emoción

sin alma, falto de emoción

tacky
[Adjetivo]

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

de mal gusto, chusco

de mal gusto, chusco

Ex: tacky design ruined the elegant vibe .El diseño **cursi** arruinó el ambiente elegante.
touristy
[Adjetivo]

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

turístico

turístico

Ex: She wanted to avoid touristy areas and experience the city like a local .Ella quería evitar las zonas **turísticas** y experimentar la ciudad como un local.

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

relajarse, descansar

relajarse, descansar

Ex: The therapist suggested a few techniques to chill out your mind .El terapeuta sugirió algunas técnicas para ayudar a **relajarse**.
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The city council plans extend the park by adding more green space .El ayuntamiento planea **extender** el parque añadiendo más zonas verdes.

to escape from someone or somewhere

escaparse

escaparse

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.El ladrón de bancos intentó **escaparse** con el dinero robado, pero la policía lo alcanzó.
to go
[Verbo]

to travel or move from one location to another

ir

ir

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?¿Este tren **va** al aeropuerto?
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.Ella le dijo que **continuara** con sus estudios y que no dejara que los contratiempos lo desanimaran.
to hit
[Verbo]

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

golpear, pegar

golpear, pegar

Ex: The hit the ball out of the park for a home run .El jugador de béisbol **golpeó** la pelota fuera del parque para un jonrón.

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

posponer, aplazar

posponer, aplazar

Ex: I postpone my dentist appointment until after my vacation .Voy a **posponer** mi cita con el dentista hasta después de mis vacaciones.

to refill an electronic device with energy

recargar

recargar

Ex: recharge the portable power bank to have a backup power source .Ellos **recargan** el banco de energía portátil para tener una fuente de energía de respaldo.
sample
[Sustantivo]

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

muestra

muestra

Ex: The sample was examined to diagnose the disease .La **muestra** de biopsia fue examinada para diagnosticar la enfermedad.
to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir

salir

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside, enjoying the fresh air.Los ciclistas **partieron** en su largo viaje por el campo, disfrutando del aire fresco.
to soak up
[Verbo]

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

empaparse, absorber

empaparse, absorber

Ex: In the bustling market, they eagerly soaked the local flavors up by trying various street foods.En el bullicioso mercado, ellos **absorvieron** con entusiasmo los sabores locales probando varias comidas callejeras.
to wander
[Verbo]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

deambular, vagar

deambular, vagar

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .Mientras la brisa de la tarde aumentaba, ellos **deambulaban** por la orilla del río, charlando sin rumbo y disfrutando del aire fresco.
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

estropeado, podrido

estropeado, podrido

Ex: spoiled meat emitted a foul smell that made the whole kitchen unpleasant .La carne **podrida** desprendía un olor fétido que hacía desagradable toda la cocina.
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