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El libro Headway - Principiante - Unidad 11

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 11 del libro de curso Headway Beginner, como "pesado", "cerrar con llave", "intentar", etc.

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pilot
pilot
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

piloto

piloto

Ex: As a child, he dreamed of becoming a pilot. 

De niño, soñaba con convertirse en piloto.

interpreter
interpreter
[Sustantivo]

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

intérprete

intérprete

Ex: He worked with an interpreter to facilitate a conversation with a non-English-speaking client. 

Trabajó con un intérprete para facilitar una conversación con un cliente que no hablaba inglés.

mechanic
mechanic
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

mecánico

mecánico

Ex: He has been a skilled mechanic for over 20 years. 

Ha sido un mecánico habilidoso durante más de 20 años.

athlete
athlete
[Sustantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

deportista

deportista

Ex: Despite his age, the athlete continued to dominate in tennis. 

A pesar de su edad, el atleta continuó dominando en el tenis.

clever
clever
[Adjetivo]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

inteligente

inteligente

Ex: The clever inventor devised a simple yet effective solution to the complex engineering problem. 

El inventor astuto ideó una solución simple pero efectiva al complejo problema de ingeniería.

safe
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft. 

La bóveda segura mantuvo los documentos valiosos a salvo del robo.

heavy
heavy
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

pesado

pesado

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full. 

Luchó por abrir la puerta pesada con las manos llenas.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 

El tenis es un deporte popular en muchos países alrededor del mundo.

dangerous
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: She's allergic to bees; a sting can be dangerous for her. 

Ella es alérgica a las abejas; una picadura puede ser peligrosa para ella.

terrible
terrible
[Adjetivo]

extremely bad or unpleasant

terrible

terrible

Ex: She had a terrible headache that made it difficult to concentrate. 

Ella tenía un terrible dolor de cabeza que hacía difícil concentrarse.

to help
to help
[Verbo]

to give someone what they need

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework. 

El profesor ayudó a la estudiante con su tarea.

wet
wet
[Adjetivo]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

mojado

mojado

Ex: She wiped her wet hair with a towel after swimming. 

Se secó el pelo mojado con una toalla después de nadar.

grand
grand
[Adjetivo]

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso, imponente

grandioso, imponente

Ex: The grand oak tree in their backyard provided ample shade during the summer. 

El gran roble en su patio trasero proporcionaba amplia sombra durante el verano.

lost
lost
[Adjetivo]

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

perdido, extraviado

perdido, extraviado

Ex: She was devastated when she discovered that her favorite book had been lost during the move. 

Ella estaba devastada cuando descubrió que su libro favorito se había perdido durante la mudanza.

to hurt
to hurt
[Verbo]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

hacer daño, lastimar

hacer daño, lastimar

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box. 

Me lastimé la espalda al levantar esa caja pesada.

to lift
to lift
[Verbo]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

levantar

levantar

Ex: The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse. 

El operador de la carretilla elevadora está levantando paletas de mercancías en el almacén.

to lock
to lock
[Verbo]

to secure something with a lock or seal

cerrar con llave

cerrar con llave

Ex: The manager instructed the staff to lock the office doors after working hours. 

El gerente instruyó al personal para que cerraran con llave las puertas de la oficina después del horario laboral.

to miss
to miss
[Verbo]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

perder

perder

Ex: She missed the school bus because she forgot her backpack. 

Ella perdió el autobús escolar porque olvidó su mochila.

to take
to take
[Verbo]

to reach for something and hold it

tomar

tomar

Ex: May I take your coat and hat, sir? 

¿Puedo tomar su abrigo y sombrero, señor?

to mend
to mend
[Verbo]

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

reparar, remendar

reparar, remendar

Ex: The cobbler can mend the worn-out soles of the shoes, extending their lifespan. 

El zapatero puede reparar las suelas gastadas de los zapatos, extendiendo su vida útil.

to turn off

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

apagar

apagar

Ex: Please remember to turn off the lights before leaving the room. 

Por favor recuerda apagar las luces antes de salir de la habitación.

to arrive
to arrive
[Verbo]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

llegar

llegar

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package. 

Se espera que el camión de reparto llegue a nuestra puerta al mediodía con el paquete.

to try
to try
[Verbo]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

intentar

intentar

Ex: She tried to bake a cake but it didn't turn out well. 

Ella intentó hornear un pastel pero no salió bien.

to fly
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air. 

Me encanta ver los globos aerostáticos volar con gracia en el aire.

to surf
to surf
[Verbo]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

navegar

navegar

Ex: In the mall, we decided to surf different stores, looking for the perfect gift. 

En el centro comercial, decidimos surfear por diferentes tiendas, buscando el regalo perfecto.

guitar
guitar
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

guitarra

guitarra

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions. 

Tocan la guitarra juntos durante las jam sessions.

violin
violin
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

violín

violín

Ex: She plays the violin with grace and precision. 

Ella toca el violín con gracia y precisión.

smartphone
smartphone
[Sustantivo]

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone, teléfono inteligente

smartphone, teléfono inteligente

Ex: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city. 

Usaron sus teléfonos inteligentes para navegar por la ciudad desconocida.

to send
to send
[Verbo]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

enviar

enviar

Ex: She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas. 

Ella decidió enviar una carta escrita a mano a su amigo que vivía en el extranjero.

message
message
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

mensaje

mensaje

Ex: I received a message on social media inviting me to a gathering. 

Recibí un mensaje en las redes sociales invitándome a una reunión.

photograph
photograph
[Sustantivo]

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

foto

foto

Ex: The artist used a series of photographs as references for a realistic painting. 

El artista utilizó una serie de fotografías como referencias para una pintura realista.

mile
mile
[Sustantivo]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

milla

milla

Ex: The highway exit is just a few miles ahead. 

La salida de la autopista está a pocas millas más adelante.

meter
meter
[Sustantivo]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

metro

metro

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters. 

El asta de la bandera se encuentra a una altura de 10 metros.

to ride
to ride
[Verbo]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

montar, conducir

montar, conducir

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert. 

Los participantes del rally todoterreno se preparaban con entusiasmo para montar sus motos de cross por senderos desafiantes en el desierto.

horse
horse
[Sustantivo]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

caballo

caballo

Ex: My dream is to one day own a beautiful horse. 

Mi sueño es algún día tener un hermoso caballo.

kind
kind
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo, clase

tipo, clase

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds, all celebrating together. 

El festival atrae a personas de tipos diferentes, todas celebrando juntas.

everything
everything
[Pronombre]

all things, events, etc.

todo

todo

Ex: In her speech, she discussed everything from politics to social issues. 

En su discurso, discutió todo, desde la política hasta los problemas sociales.

something
something
[Pronombre]

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

algo

algo

Ex: I thought I heard something moving in the bushes. 

Pensé que escuché algo moviéndose en los arbustos.

slowly
slowly
[Adverbio]

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

lentamente

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand. 

Ella habló despacio para que todos pudieran entender.

fluently
fluently
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

con fluidez, con soltura

con fluidez, con soltura

Ex: The lawyer argued her case fluently in court. 

El abogado argumentó su caso con fluidez en el tribunal.

ticket booth
ticket booth
[Sustantivo]

a small structure or booth where tickets for various events or attractions are sold in person

taquilla, boletería

taquilla, boletería

Ex: He approached the ticket booth to inquire about the next train's departure. 

Se acercó a la taquilla para preguntar sobre la salida del próximo tren.

cost
cost
[Sustantivo]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

precio

precio

Ex: She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes. 

Ella se sorprendió por el bajo costo de los zapatos.

to pay
to pay
[Verbo]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

pagar

pagar

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house. 

Él pagó el servicio de limpieza para ordenar la casa.

bill
bill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

cuenta

cuenta

Ex: He left a generous tip with the bill before leaving the restaurant. 

Dejó una generosa propina con la cuenta antes de salir del restaurante.

button
button
[Sustantivo]

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

botón

botón

Ex: She couldn't find a matching button for her coat, so she used a different one. 

No pudo encontrar un botón que coincidiera para su abrigo, así que usó uno diferente.

worldwide
worldwide
[Adverbio]

in or to all parts of the world

en todo el mundo

en todo el mundo

Ex: The movie premiere was broadcasted worldwide, reaching audiences globally. 

El estreno de la película fue transmitido en todo el mundo, llegando a audiencias globales.

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