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El libro Headway - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 6

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artist
[Sustantivo]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

artista

artista

Ex: The street artist was drawing portraits for passersby .El **artista** callejero estaba dibujando retratos para los transeúntes.
photographer
[Sustantivo]

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

fotógrafo

fotógrafo

Ex: She hired a photographer to take family portraits for their holiday cards .Contrató a un **fotógrafo** para tomar retratos familiares para sus tarjetas navideñas.
actor
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actor

actor

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .El **actor** talentoso representó sin esfuerzo una amplia gama de personajes, desde un héroe hasta un villano.
politician
[Sustantivo]

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

político

político

Ex: Voters expect honesty from their politicians.Los votantes esperan honestidad de sus **políticos**.
builder
[Sustantivo]

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

albañil

albañil

Ex: She asked the builder to add an extra window in the living room .Ella le pidió al **constructor** que añadiera una ventana adicional en la sala de estar.
accountant
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

contador

contador

Ex: The accountant advised her client on how to optimize their expenses to improve overall profitability .El **contador** asesoró a su cliente sobre cómo optimizar sus gastos para mejorar la rentabilidad general.
economist
[Sustantivo]

a professional who studies and analyzes economic theories, trends, and data to provide insights into economic issues

economista

economista

Ex: The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to the economist for his contributions to game theory .El Premio Nobel de Economía fue otorgado al **economista** por sus contribuciones a la teoría de juegos.
musician
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

músico

músico

Ex: The young musician won a scholarship to a prestigious music school .El joven **músico** ganó una beca para una prestigiosa escuela de música.
interpreter
[Sustantivo]

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

intérprete

intérprete

Ex: The tourist guide acted as an interpreter for the group in the foreign country .El guía turístico actuó como **intérprete** para el grupo en el país extranjero.
translator
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

traductor

traductor

Ex: She 's studying to become a medical translator to assist with patient communication .Ella está estudiando para convertirse en **traductora** médica para ayudar en la comunicación con los pacientes.
inventor
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

inventor

inventor

Ex: Alexander Graham Bell , the inventor of the telephone , forever changed the way people communicate over long distances .Alexander Graham Bell, **el inventor** del teléfono, cambió para siempre la forma en que las personas se comunican a larga distancia.
electrician
[Sustantivo]

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

electricista

electricista

Ex: They consulted an electrician to troubleshoot the issue with the flickering lights .Consultaron a un **electricista** para solucionar el problema de las luces parpadeantes.
farmer
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

granjero, agricultor

granjero, agricultor

Ex: The farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .El **granjero** se despierta temprano para ordeñar las vacas.
assistant
[Sustantivo]

a person who helps someone in their work

asistente

asistente

Ex: The research assistant helps gather data for the study .El **asistente** de investigación ayuda a recopilar datos para el estudio.
receptionist
[Sustantivo]

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

recepcionista

recepcionista

Ex: You should ask the receptionist for directions to the conference room .Deberías pedirle al **recepcionista** indicaciones para llegar a la sala de conferencias.
reservation
[Sustantivo]

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

reserva, reservación

reserva, reservación

Ex: His reservation was canceled due to a payment issue .Su **reserva** fue cancelada debido a un problema de pago.
to reserve
[Verbo]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

reservar

reservar

Ex: As you finish assembling the bookshelf , reserve a few screws for any future adjustments .Cuando termines de armar la estantería, **reserva** algunos tornillos para cualquier ajuste futuro.
fame
[Sustantivo]

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

fama, celebridad

fama, celebridad

Ex: Her fame as an author was cemented with the release of her bestselling novel .Su **fama** como autora se consolidó con el lanzamiento de su novela más vendida.
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .Se volvió **famosa** de la noche a la mañana después de que su video viral obtuviera millones de visitas.
explanation
[Sustantivo]

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

explicación, aclaración

explicación, aclaración

Ex: The guide 's detailed explanation enhanced their appreciation of the museum exhibit .La **explicación** detallada del guía mejoró su apreciación de la exposición del museo.
to explain
[Verbo]

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

explicar

explicar

Ex: They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .Ellos **explicaron** el proceso de hacer un avión de papel paso a paso.
difference
[Sustantivo]

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

diferencia

diferencia

Ex: He could n't see any difference between the two paintings ; they looked identical to him .No podía ver ninguna **diferencia** entre los dos cuadros; le parecían idénticos.
different
[Adjetivo]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

diferente

diferente

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .El libro tuvo un final **diferente** de lo que ella esperaba.
invitation
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

invitación

invitación

Ex: The invitation included the date , time , and venue of the event .La **invitación** incluía la fecha, la hora y el lugar del evento.
to invite
[Verbo]

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

invitar

invitar

Ex: She invited me to dinner at her favorite restaurant .Ella me **invitó** a cenar en su restaurante favorito.
danger
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

peligro

peligro

Ex: The warning signs along the beach alerted swimmers to the danger of strong currents .Las señales de advertencia a lo largo de la playa alertaron a los nadadores sobre el **peligro** de las corrientes fuertes.
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.El sendero de montaña es resbaladizo y se considera **peligroso**.
decision
[Sustantivo]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

decisión

decisión

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .La **decisión** de invertir en fuentes de energía renovable refleja el compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad.
to decide
[Verbo]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

decidir

decidir

Ex: I could n't decide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .No pude **decidir** entre pizza o pasta, así que pedí ambos.
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .El **éxito** llega con paciencia y esfuerzo.
successful
[Adjetivo]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

exitoso

exitoso

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .Ella es una autora **exitosa** con muchos libros más vendidos.
student
[Sustantivo]

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

estudiante, alumno

estudiante, alumno

Ex: They collaborate with other students on group projects .Colaboran con otros **estudiantes** en proyectos grupales.
study
[Sustantivo]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

estudio, análisis

estudio, análisis

Ex: The professor encouraged his students to participate in the study, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience .El profesor animó a sus estudiantes a participar en el **estudio**, enfatizando la importancia de la experiencia práctica.
collection
[Sustantivo]

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

colección

colección

Ex: They admired the artist 's new collection of abstract paintings at the gallery .Admiraron la nueva **colección** de pinturas abstractas del artista en la galería.
to collect
[Verbo]

to gather together things from different places or people

juntar

juntar

Ex: The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market .El agricultor **recogió** manzanas maduras del huerto para venderlas en el mercado de agricultores.
kindness
[Sustantivo]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

amabilidad, bondad

amabilidad, bondad

Ex: He was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers who helped him after his car broke down on the highway .Fue abrumado por la **amabilidad** de los extraños que lo ayudaron después de que su auto se averiara en la carretera.
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .El profesor fue lo suficientemente **amable** como para darnos una prórroga en el proyecto.
argument
[Sustantivo]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

argumento

argumento

Ex: They had an argument about where to go for vacation .Tuvieron una **discusión** sobre a dónde ir de vacaciones.
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Ella **discute** con sus compañeros de clase sobre el mejor equipo de fútbol.
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments that execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .Las organizaciones internacionales de derechos humanos a menudo condenan a los gobiernos que **ejecutan** a individuos sin juicios justos o representación legal adecuada.

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

anunciar

anunciar

Ex: She has announced her resignation , surprising everyone in the office .Ella ha **anunciado** su renuncia, sorprendiendo a todos en la oficina.
to avoid
[Verbo]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

evitar

evitar

Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .Lo **evitaron** en la fiesta, fingiendo no notar su presencia.
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están considerando actualmente si **invadir** o buscar soluciones diplomáticas.
tax
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

impuesto

impuesto

Ex: Businesses are required to collect and report taxes to the government.Las empresas están obligadas a recaudar y declarar los **impuestos** al gobierno.
reminder
[Sustantivo]

something that helps or prompts someone to remember a task, event, or important information

recordatorio, aviso

recordatorio, aviso

Ex: The calendar sends automatic reminders for birthdays and anniversaries .El calendario envía **recordatorios** automáticos para cumpleaños y aniversarios.
to rule
[Verbo]

to control and be in charge of a country

gobernar

gobernar

Ex: The military junta ruled the nation after a coup d'état .La junta militar **gobernó** la nación después de un golpe de estado.
to mince
[Verbo]

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

picar

picar

Ex: To make homemade sausage , you need to mince the pork .Para hacer salchichas caseras, necesitas **picar** la carne de cerdo.
sewage
[Sustantivo]

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

aguas residuales,  alcantarillado

aguas residuales, alcantarillado

Ex: Improper handling of sewage can lead to the spread of diseases .El manejo inadecuado de las **aguas residuales** puede llevar a la propagación de enfermedades.
possibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

potencial, posibilidad

potencial, posibilidad

Ex: The startup ’s innovative approach holds the possibility of disrupting the entire industry .El enfoque innovador de la startup tiene la **posibilidad** de alterar toda la industria.
to capture
[Verbo]

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

capturar

capturar

Ex: Last year , the researchers captured a specimen of a rare butterfly species .El año pasado, los investigadores **capturaron** un espécimen de una especie de mariposa rara.
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para lograr el mejor resultado **posible**, necesitamos trabajar juntos.
discussion
[Sustantivo]

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

discusión

discusión

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .La **discusión** sobre la ley propuesta duró horas.
to discuss
[Verbo]

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

discutir, hablar de

discutir, hablar de

Ex: Can we discuss this matter privately ?¿Podemos **discutir** este asunto en privado?
health
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

salud

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .Decidió tomar un descanso del trabajo para concentrarse en su **salud** y bienestar.
healthy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

sano

sano

Ex: The teacher is glad to see all the students are healthy after the winter break .El profesor está contento de ver que todos los estudiantes están **sanos** después de las vacaciones de invierno.
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