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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 10A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 10A del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "aplanar", "ancho", "alargar", etc.

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strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 
strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The team's unity and determination were their greatest strengths in winning the championship. 
to strengthen

to make someone or something stronger, more powerful, or more effective

fortalecer, reforzar

fortalecer, reforzar

Ex: Emma hopes the training will strengthen her leadership skills. 
long
long
[Adjetivo]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

largo

largo

Ex: The long distance between their homes didn't deter them from maintaining a close friendship. 
length
length
[Sustantivo]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

largo, longitud

largo, longitud

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough. 
to lengthen

to increase the length or duration of something

prolongar, alargar

prolongar, alargar

Ex: The architect proposed to lengthen the hallway by extending it another ten feet. 

El arquitecto propuso alargar el pasillo extendiéndolo otros diez pies.

deep
deep
[Adjetivo]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profundo

profundo

Ex: The hole they dug in the garden was deep enough to plant the tree securely. 
depth
depth
[Sustantivo]

the distance below the top surface of something

profundidad

profundidad

Ex: The swimming pool's depth was measured at eight feet, ensuring safety for diving. 
to deepen
to deepen
[Verbo]

to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme

profundizar

profundizar

Ex: Years of research have deepened our knowledge of the natural world. 

Años de investigación han profundizado nuestro conocimiento del mundo natural.

wide
wide
[Adjetivo]

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

ancho, vasto

Ex: The field was wide, providing plenty of space for the children to play. 
width
width
[Sustantivo]

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: Michael checked the width of the road on the map. 
to widen
to widen
[Verbo]

to become greater in width or distance from side to side

volviéndose ancho

volviéndose ancho

Ex: The crack in the wall has widened since last winter. 
high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city's highest buildings. 
height
height
[Sustantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altura, estatura

altura, estatura

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet. 
to heighten

to raise something above its current position

elevar, aumentar

elevar, aumentar

Ex: The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture, ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space. 

El artista utilizó un pedestal para elevar la escultura, asegurando que fuera visible e impactante en el espacio de la galería.

weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously. 
weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

a lack of power, influence, or ability to act effectively

debilidad, debilidad

debilidad, debilidad

Ex: The agreement exposed the weakness of the existing system. 
to weaken
to weaken
[Verbo]

to make a physical object or structure less strong or stable

debilitar,  debilitarse

debilitar, debilitarse

Ex: Cutting through the support could seriously weaken the structure. 
short
short
[Adjetivo]

having a below-average distance between two points

corto, bajo

corto, bajo

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently. 
shortness
shortness
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking in height or length

brevedad, cortedad

brevedad, cortedad

to shorten
to shorten
[Verbo]

to decrease the length of something

acortar

acortar

Ex: The project deadline was shortened unexpectedly. 

El plazo del proyecto se acortó inesperadamente.

thick
thick
[Adjetivo]

having a long distance between opposite sides

grueso

grueso

Ex: The walls of the fortress were thick, offering protection against enemy attacks. 
thickness
thickness
[Sustantivo]

the measure of the distance between two parallel surfaces of an object

grosor, espesor

grosor, espesor

to thicken
to thicken
[Verbo]

to become more viscous or dense

espesar, espesarse

espesar, espesarse

Ex: After simmering for hours, the stew gradually thickened, resulting in a rich and hearty broth. 

Después de cocer a fuego lento durante horas, el estofado se espesó gradualmente, resultando en un caldo rico y sustancioso.

flat
flat
[Adjetivo]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

plano

plano

Ex: The landscape was mostly flat with no hills or mountains in sight. 
flatness
flatness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of lacking depth or three-dimensionality in a two-dimensional context

planitud, falta de profundidad

planitud, falta de profundidad

to flatten
to flatten
[Verbo]

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

aplanar, allanar

aplanar, allanar

Ex: To create more space, they decided to flatten the hilly terrain and build a foundation. 

Para crear más espacio, decidieron aplanar el terreno montañoso y construir una base.

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