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El libro Headway - Principiante - Unidad 14

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 14 del libro de curso Headway Beginner, como "local", "mudarse", "rápidamente", etc.

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spice
spice
[Sustantivo]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

especia

especia

Ex: The dish lacked spice, so I added some turmeric and curry. 

Al plato le faltaba especia, así que añadí un poco de cúrcuma y curry.

banana
banana
[Sustantivo]

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

banana

banana

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me. 

Mi mamá peló un plátano maduro para mí.

to imagine
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book. 

A ella le gusta imaginar que viaja a destinos exóticos mientras lee un libro.

to move
to move
[Verbo]

to change your position or location

mover

mover

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room. 

El gato se movió rápidamente por la habitación.

overnight
overnight
[Adverbio]

during a single night

durante la noche

durante la noche

Ex: The decision was made overnight, surprising everyone in the morning. 

La decisión se tomó de la noche a la mañana, sorprendiendo a todos por la mañana.

journalist
journalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

periodista

periodista

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper. 

Mi hermana es periodista para un periódico importante.

medicine
medicine
[Sustantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The pharmacist explained how to use the medicine properly. 

El farmacéutico explicó cómo usar el medicamento correctamente.

physics
physics
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

física

física

Ex: Understanding physics is essential for careers in engineering and technology. 

Comprender la física es esencial para carreras en ingeniería y tecnología.

chemistry
chemistry
[Sustantivo]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

química

química

Ex: Understanding the basics of chemistry is essential for many scientific careers. 

Comprender los conceptos básicos de la química es esencial para muchas carreras científicas.

economics
economics
[Sustantivo]

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

economía

economía

Ex: The professor explained the basic principles of economics in the lecture. 

El profesor explicó los principios básicos de la economía en la conferencia.

biology
biology
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

biología

biología

Ex: His biology professor was renowned for research in genetic engineering. 

Su profesor de biología era reconocido por su investigación en ingeniería genética.

psychology
psychology
[Sustantivo]

a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior

psicología

psicología

Ex: The field of psychology includes both research and practical applications. 

El campo de la psicología incluye tanto la investigación como las aplicaciones prácticas.

research
research
[Sustantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

investigación

investigación

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference. 

El profesor presentó los hallazgos de su investigación en una conferencia internacional.

souvenir
souvenir
[Sustantivo]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France. 

Compraron réplicas en miniatura de la Torre Eiffel como recuerdos para sus compañeros de trabajo después de su viaje a Francia.

market
market
[Sustantivo]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

mercado

mercado

Ex: She enjoyed browsing the stalls at the outdoor market, sampling cheeses and pastries. 

Disfrutaba recorriendo los puestos del mercado al aire libre, probando quesos y pasteles.

campus
campus
[Sustantivo]

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

campus

campus

Ex: There are several dining options available on campus for students and faculty. 

Hay varias opciones de comedor disponibles en el campus para estudiantes y profesores.

local
local
[Adjetivo]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

local

local

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops. 

Decidimos apoyar a los negocios locales comprando productos en tiendas cercanas.

company
company
[Sustantivo]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

empresa, compañía

empresa, compañía

Ex: The car company introduced several new models this year. 

La compañía de automóviles presentó varios modelos nuevos este año.

to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world. 

La compañía de cruceros se especializa en el transporte de pasajeros a destinos exóticos alrededor del mundo.

jeep
jeep
[Sustantivo]

a sturdy vehicle designed for traveling on rough surfaces

jeep

jeep

Ex: Jeep Wranglers are known for their durability and capability in challenging driving conditions. 

Los Jeep Wranglers son conocidos por su durabilidad y capacidad en condiciones de conducción desafiantes.

motorbike
motorbike
[Sustantivo]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

motocicleta, moto

motocicleta, moto

Ex: After taking a safety course, she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike. 

Después de tomar un curso de seguridad, se sintió lo suficientemente segura para comprar su primera motocicleta.

quickly
quickly
[Adverbio]

with a lot of speed

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: She responded quickly to the urgent email. 

Ella respondió rápidamente al correo urgente.

safari
safari
[Sustantivo]

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

safari

Ex: From thrilling game drives to guided walking safaris, there are various ways to experience the wonders of the wilderness on a safari. 

Desde emocionantes safaris en vehículo hasta safaris a pie guiados, hay varias formas de experimentar las maravillas de la naturaleza en un safari.

cruise
cruise
[Sustantivo]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

crucero

crucero

Ex: The river cruise took passengers through picturesque villages and historic landmarks along the Rhine River. 

El crucero fluvial llevó a los pasajeros por pintorescos pueblos y monumentos históricos a lo largo del río Rin.

boat
boat
[Sustantivo]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

bote

bote

Ex: The boat slowly drifted along the river, carried by the gentle current. 

El barco se deslizaba lentamente por el río, llevado por la suave corriente.

flight
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: My friend booked a direct flight to Paris to save time. 

Mi amigo reservó un vuelo directo a París para ahorrar tiempo.

to check in

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

registrarse, facturar

registrarse, facturar

Ex: We usually check in online to save time. 

Por lo general, nos registramos en línea para ahorrar tiempo.

abroad
abroad
[Adverbio]

in or traveling to a different country

en el extranjero

en el extranjero

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures. 

Muchos estudiantes estudian en el extranjero para experimentar diferentes culturas.

hostel
hostel
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

pensión, hostal

pensión, hostal

Ex: The hostel provides free breakfast every morning, allowing visitors to start their day without extra costs. 

El albergue ofrece desayuno gratuito todas las mañanas, permitiendo a los visitantes comenzar su día sin costos adicionales.

port
port
[Sustantivo]

a place of shelter for ships

puerto

puerto

Ex: The old port has been used for centuries as a refuge for sailors seeking safety. 

El viejo puerto ha sido utilizado durante siglos como refugio para los marineros que buscan seguridad.

bridge
bridge
[Sustantivo]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

puente

puente

Ex: She paused on the bridge to take photographs of the city skyline. 

Se detuvo en el puente para tomar fotografías del horizonte de la ciudad.

across
across
[Preposición]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

enfrente

enfrente

Ex: The bakery is located just across the street. 

La panadería está ubicada justo al otro lado de la calle.

nearby
nearby
[Adverbio]

not in the distance

cerca

cerca

Ex: She found a job nearby, eliminating the need for a lengthy daily commute. 

Encontró un trabajo cerca, eliminando la necesidad de un largo viaje diario.

rucksack
rucksack
[Sustantivo]

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

mochila, morral

mochila, morral

Ex: They each carried a heavy rucksack filled with camping gear. 

Cada uno llevaba una mochila pesada llena de equipo de campamento.

housewife
housewife
[Sustantivo]

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

ama de casa

ama de casa

Ex: Many modern housewives also pursue hobbies or part-time work outside of their home responsibilities. 

Muchas amas de casa modernas también persiguen pasatiempos o trabajos a tiempo parcial fuera de sus responsabilidades en el hogar.

divorced
divorced
[Adjetivo]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorciado

divorciado

Ex: The divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children. 

La pareja divorciada permaneció en buenos términos por el bien de sus hijos.

future
future
[Sustantivo]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

futuro

futuro

Ex: They are saving money for their child's future. 

Están ahorrando dinero para el futuro de su hijo.

developing country
developing country
[Sustantivo]

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

país en desarrollo

país en desarrollo

Ex: The government of the developing country implemented policies to attract foreign investment. 

El gobierno del país en desarrollo implementó políticas para atraer inversión extranjera.

Czech
Czech
[Sustantivo]

the Czech Republic's official language

checo

checo

Ex: The Czech language has a rich literary tradition, with notable authors such as Franz Kafka and Václav Havel contributing significantly to literature. 

El idioma checo tiene una rica tradición literaria, con autores notables como Franz Kafka y Václav Havel contribuyendo significativamente a la literatura.

Europe
Europe
[Sustantivo]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Europa

Europa

Ex: Europe is home to some of the world's oldest universities and prestigious educational institutions. 

Europa alberga algunas de las universidades más antiguas y prestigiosas instituciones educativas del mundo.

event
event
[Sustantivo]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: The company hosted a networking event to connect professionals in the industry. 

La empresa organizó un evento de networking para conectar a los profesionales de la industria.

pleasure
pleasure
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

placer

placer

Ex: He took great pleasure in cooking for his family. 

Él sintió un gran placer al cocinar para su familia.

to hope
to hope
[Verbo]

to want something to happen or be true

esperar

esperar

Ex: He hopes that his hard work will be recognized and rewarded. 

Él espera que su trabajo duro sea reconocido y recompensado.

plan
plan
[Sustantivo]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

plan

plan

Ex: The business proposal includes a comprehensive financial plan for the next fiscal year. 

La propuesta de negocio incluye un plan financiero integral para el próximo año fiscal.

carefully
carefully
[Adverbio]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

detenidamente, con cuidado

detenidamente, con cuidado

Ex: The report was carefully prepared and cited. 

El informe fue cuidadosamente preparado y citado.

to explain
to explain
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

explicar

explicar

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step. 

El video explica cómo usar el nuevo software paso a paso.

revision
revision
[Sustantivo]

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

revisión

revisión

Ex: After receiving feedback, he realized that revision was necessary to enhance the quality of his work. 

Después de recibir comentarios, se dio cuenta de que la revisión era necesaria para mejorar la calidad de su trabajo.

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