El libro Headway - Principiante - Unidad 11

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

guitarra

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

pesado

to give someone what they need

ayudar

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

caballo

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

hacer daño

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

intérprete

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

tipo

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

levantar

to secure something with a lock or seal

cerrar con llave

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

perdido

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

mecánico

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

reparar

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

mensaje

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

metro

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

milla

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

perder

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

pagar

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

piloto

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

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

montar

protected from any danger

sin peligro

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

enviar

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

algo

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

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

navegar

to reach for something and hold it

tomar

extremely bad or unpleasant

terrible

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

taquilla

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

intentar

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to stop operating, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

apagar

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

violín

covered with or full of water or another liquid

mojado

in or to all parts of the world

en todo el mundo

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accidente

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

brazo

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

llegar

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

deportista

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for the meal they have had in a bar or restaurant

cuenta

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

botón

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

pastel

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

ajedrez

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

inteligente

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

precio

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

all things, events, etc.

todo

in an easy, effortless, and correct manner

con fluidez

to move or travel through the air

volar

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso

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

foto

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

verde