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El libro Headway - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 6

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 6 del libro de curso Headway Pre-Intermediate, como "fotógrafo", "aguas residuales", "reserva", etc.

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artist
artist
[Sustantivo]

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

artista

artista

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera como artista.

photographer
photographer
[Sustantivo]

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

fotógrafo

fotógrafo

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper. 

Comenzó su carrera como fotógrafo para un periódico local.

actor
actor
[Sustantivo]

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

actor

actor

Ex: The actor's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance. 

La capacidad del actor para conectar con la audiencia a nivel emocional crea una actuación memorable.

politician
politician
[Sustantivo]

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

político

político

Ex: The newspaper interviewed the local politician. 

El periódico entrevistó al político local.

builder
builder
[Sustantivo]

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

albañil

albañil

Ex: The team of builders worked through the summer to finish the school. 

El equipo de constructores trabajó durante el verano para terminar la escuela.

accountant
accountant
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

contador

contador

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning. 

Muchas empresas dependen de un contador profesional para ayudarles a gestionar sus impuestos y planificación financiera.

economist
economist
[Sustantivo]

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

economista

economista

Ex: Economists debate the effectiveness of government policies in stimulating economic growth. 

Los economistas debaten sobre la efectividad de las políticas gubernamentales para estimular el crecimiento económico.

musician
musician
[Sustantivo]

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

músico

músico

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world. 

El concierto mostró músicos de todo el mundo.

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.

translator
translator
[Sustantivo]

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

traductor

traductor

Ex: He's a certified translator for legal documents and contracts. 

Es un traductor certificado para documentos legales y contratos.

inventor
inventor
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

inventor

inventor

Ex: The inventor of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. 

El inventor del smartphone revolucionó la forma en que nos comunicamos y accedemos a la información.

electrician
electrician
[Sustantivo]

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

electricista

electricista

Ex: The electrician tested the electrical system to ensure it met safety standards. 

El electricista probó el sistema eléctrico para asegurarse de que cumplía con los estándares de seguridad.

farmer
farmer
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

granjero, agricultor

granjero, agricultor

Ex: I bought fresh eggs from the local farmer. 

Compré huevos frescos del agricultor local.

assistant
assistant
[Sustantivo]

a person who helps someone in their work

asistente

asistente

Ex: She is working as an assistant to the company's CEO. 

Ella trabaja como asistente del CEO de la empresa.

receptionist
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: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets' names. 

El recepcionista de la clínica veterinaria conoce los nombres de todas las mascotas.

reservation
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: Due to high demand, we were unable to get a reservation at our favorite cafe for Sunday brunch. 

Debido a la alta demanda, no pudimos conseguir una reserva en nuestro café favorito para el brunch del domingo.

to reserve
to reserve
[Verbo]

to set something aside and keep it for future use

reservar

reservar

Ex: Can you please reserve some time in your schedule for this meeting? 

¿Puedes por favor reservar algo de tiempo en tu agenda para esta reunión?

fame
fame
[Sustantivo]

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

fama, celebridad

fama, celebridad

Ex: The athlete's fame grew with every record-breaking performance. 

La fama del atleta crecía con cada actuación récord.

famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

explanation
explanation
[Sustantivo]

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

explicación, aclaración

explicación, aclaración

Ex: The teacher's explanation made the math problem much easier to solve. 

La explicación del profesor hizo que el problema de matemáticas fuera mucho más fácil de resolver.

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.

difference
difference
[Sustantivo]

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

diferencia

diferencia

Ex: Understanding cultural differences is essential when working in a global team. 

Comprender las diferencias culturales es esencial cuando se trabaja en un equipo global.

different
different
[Adjetivo]

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

diferente

diferente

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look. 

Ella probó diferentes peinados para cambiar su apariencia.

invitation
invitation
[Sustantivo]

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

invitación

invitación

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job. 

Estaba emocionado de recibir una invitación para una entrevista para el trabajo de sus sueños.

to invite
to invite
[Verbo]

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

invitar

invitar

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue. 

Decidimos invitar a los vecinos a nuestra barbacoa anual.

danger
danger
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

peligro

peligro

Ex: Ignoring lab safety rules is risky and can lead to danger. 

Ignorar las normas de seguridad en el laboratorio es arriesgado y puede llevar al peligro.

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.

decision
decision
[Sustantivo]

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

decisión

decisión

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities. 

Su decisión de mudarse a una nueva ciudad fue influenciada por su deseo de un nuevo comienzo y nuevas oportunidades.

to decide
to decide
[Verbo]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

decidir

decidir

Ex: Have they decided on a date for the meeting? 

¿Han decidido una fecha para la reunión?

success
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Achieving success in one's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them. 

Lograr el éxito en la carrera profesional requiere establecer metas claras y trabajar constantemente hacia ellas.

successful
successful
[Adjetivo]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

exitoso

exitoso

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful. 

Su nuevo negocio es muy exitoso.

student
student
[Sustantivo]

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

estudiante, alumno

estudiante, alumno

Ex: She takes notes during lectures to review later as a dedicated student. 

Ella toma notas durante las clases para repasar más tarde como una estudiante dedicada.

study
study
[Sustantivo]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

estudio, análisis

estudio, análisis

Ex: The study concluded that regular exercise significantly improves mental health and cognitive function. 

El estudio concluyó que el ejercicio regular mejora significativamente la salud mental y la función cognitiva.

collection
collection
[Sustantivo]

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

colección

colección

Ex: He proudly displayed his coin collection, which he had been assembling for years. 

Mostró con orgullo su colección de monedas, que había estado reuniendo durante años.

to collect
to collect
[Verbo]

to gather together things from different places or people

juntar

juntar

Ex: The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis. 

El científico recogió muestras de suelo y agua de diferentes lugares para el análisis ambiental.

kindness
kindness
[Sustantivo]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

amabilidad, bondad

amabilidad, bondad

Ex: A small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day and make a big difference in their life. 

Un pequeño acto de bondad puede alegrar el día de alguien y marcar una gran diferencia en su vida.

kind
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others. 

Ella tiene un corazón amable y siempre piensa en los demás.

argument
argument
[Sustantivo]

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

argumento

argumento

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake. 

Los hermanos tuvieron una discusión tonta sobre quién obtuvo el trozo de pastel más grande.

to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: I don't want to argue with my mom over such a small issue. 

No quiero discutir con mi madre por un problema tan pequeño.

to execute
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: The controversial practice of executing prisoners by firing squad has been abolished in many places due to ethical concerns. 

La práctica controvertida de ejecutar a prisioneros por pelotón de fusilamiento ha sido abolida en muchos lugares debido a preocupaciones éticas.

to announce

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

anunciar

anunciar

Ex: The president is announcing changes to the organization's leadership structure. 

El presidente anuncia cambios en la estructura de liderazgo de la organización.

to avoid
to avoid
[Verbo]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

evitar

evitar

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance. 

La celebridad evitó a los fans usando una entrada privada.

to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

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

invadir

invadir

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire. 

Los conquistadores estaban decididos a invadir la isla y reclamarla para su imperio.

tax
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: He calculated his tax liability based on his income and deductions. 

Calculó su obligación tributaria en función de sus ingresos y deducciones.

reminder
reminder
[Sustantivo]

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

recordatorio, aviso

recordatorio, aviso

Ex: He left a sticky note on the fridge as a reminder to buy groceries. 

Dejó una nota adhesiva en la nevera como recordatorio para comprar comestibles.

to rule
to rule
[Verbo]

to control and be in charge of a country

gobernar

gobernar

Ex: The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing dissent. 

El dictador gobernaba el país con mano de hierro, reprimiendo la disidencia.

to mince
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: Use a meat grinder to mince the beef for the meatballs. 

Usa una picadora de carne para picar la carne de res para las albóndigas.

sewage
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: Proper disposal of sewage is essential for public health. 

La eliminación adecuada de las aguas residuales es esencial para la salud pública.

possibility
possibility
[Sustantivo]

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

potencial, posibilidad

potencial, posibilidad

Ex: The young artist’s talent shows great possibility for future success in the art world. 

El talento del joven artista muestra una gran posibilidad de éxito futuro en el mundo del arte.

to capture
to capture
[Verbo]

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

capturar

capturar

Ex: The soldiers are capturing enemy combatants during the mission. 

Los soldados están capturando a los combatientes enemigos durante la misión.

possible
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age. 

Es posible aprender un nuevo idioma a cualquier edad.

discussion
discussion
[Sustantivo]

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

discusión

discusión

Ex: Our discussion on climate change brought up some important points. 

Nuestra discusión sobre el cambio climático planteó algunos puntos importantes.

to discuss
to discuss
[Verbo]

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

discutir, hablar de

discutir, hablar de

Ex: Let's discuss our plans for the weekend. 

Discutamos nuestros planes para el fin de semana.

health
health
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

salud

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives. 

La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física y debe ser priorizada en nuestra vida diaria.

healthy
healthy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

sano

sano

Ex: She's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly. 

Ella es una joven saludable que hace ejercicio regularmente.

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