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El libro Headway - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 11

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 11 del libro de curso Headway Pre-Intermediate, como "eterno", "reparar", "funeral", etc.

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accidentally
accidentally
[Adverbio]

by chance and without planning in advance

por accidente

por accidente

Ex: I accidentally left my keys at home this morning. 

Accidentalmente dejé mis llaves en casa esta mañana.

realistic
realistic
[Adjetivo]

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

realista, práctico

realista, práctico

Ex: A realistic budget takes into account income, expenses, and savings goals. 

Un presupuesto realista tiene en cuenta los ingresos, los gastos y los objetivos de ahorro.

everlasting
everlasting
[Adjetivo]

continuing for an indefinite period without end

eterno, perpetuo

eterno, perpetuo

Ex: The beauty of nature's landscapes seems to be everlasting. 

La belleza de los paisajes de la naturaleza parece ser eterna.

forbidden
forbidden
[Adjetivo]

not permitted to be done

prohibido

prohibido

Ex: Access to the restricted area is forbidden without proper authorization. 

El acceso al área restringida está prohibido sin la autorización adecuada.

unusual
unusual
[Adjetivo]

not commonly happening or done

inusual

inusual

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time, late in the afternoon. 

El concierto comenzó a una hora inusual, al final de la tarde.

story
story
[Sustantivo]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

cuento

cuento

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer's journey. 

El libro cuenta la historia real del viaje de un explorador famoso.

to exchange

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

intercambiar

intercambiar

Ex: In the marketplace, people regularly exchange goods and services. 

En el mercado, las personas intercambian regularmente bienes y servicios.

to expect
to expect
[Verbo]

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

esperar un bebé, estar embarazada

esperar un bebé, estar embarazada

Ex: She's expecting twins and can't wait to meet them. 

Ella espera gemelos y no puede esperar a conocerlos.

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.

engaged
engaged
[Adjetivo]

having formally agreed to marry someone

comprometido

comprometido

Ex: The engaged pair looked forward to building a life together. 

La pareja comprometida esperaba con ansias construir una vida juntos.

marriage
marriage
[Sustantivo]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

matrimonio

matrimonio

Ex: In many cultures, marriage is considered a lifelong commitment. 

En muchas culturas, el matrimonio se considera un compromiso de por vida.

to [get] married

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony. 
married
married
[Adjetivo]

having a wife or husband

casado

casado

Ex: A married individual must include their spouse’s details on the form. 

Un individuo casado debe incluir los detalles de su cónyuge en el formulario.

honeymoon
honeymoon
[Sustantivo]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

luna de miel

luna de miel

Ex: Their honeymoon destination was a secluded beachfront villa overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. 

Su destino de luna de miel era una villa frente al mar en un lugar apartado con vistas a las aguas turquesas del océano Índico.

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.

to split up

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

rompiendo (pareja)

rompiendo (pareja)

Ex: After the counseling sessions, they realized it was healthier to split up than to stay in a toxic relationship. 

Después de las sesiones de consejería, se dieron cuenta de que era más saludable separarse que permanecer en una relación tóxica.

widowed
widowed
[Adjetivo]

referring to an individual whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

viudo/viuda

viudo/viuda

Ex: He struggled with loneliness after becoming widowed. 

Luchó contra la soledad después de quedar viudo.

single
single
[Adjetivo]

not in a relationship or marriage

soltero

soltero

Ex: He's not actively seeking a relationship right now; he's comfortable being single. 

No está buscando activamente una relación en este momento; está cómodo estando soltero.

to remarry
to remarry
[Verbo]

to marry again after the death of a previous spouse or after a divorce

volver a casarse, casarse de nuevo

volver a casarse, casarse de nuevo

Ex: Following her husband's death, she eventually remarried. 

Tras la muerte de su marido, finalmente volvió a casarse.

pregnant
pregnant
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

embarazada

embarazada

Ex: The pregnant elephant had a gestation period of nearly two years before giving birth to her calf. 

La elefanta embarazada tuvo un período de gestación de casi dos años antes de dar a luz a su cría.

birth
birth
[Sustantivo]

the event or process of a baby being born

nacimiento

nacimiento

Ex: They celebrated the baby's birth with a small gathering of close friends and family. 

Celebraron el nacimiento del bebé con una pequeña reunión de amigos cercanos y familia.

to have
to have
[Verbo]

to give birth to a baby

tener, dar a luz

tener, dar a luz

Ex: She had a healthy baby boy after a smooth delivery. 

Ella tuvo un bebé varón saludable después de un parto sin complicaciones.

born
born
[Adjetivo]

brought to this world through birth

nacido

nacido

Ex: Emily's love for music was evident from the day she was born, as she would calm down immediately upon hearing melodies. 

El amor de Emily por la música era evidente desde el día en que nació, ya que se calmaba de inmediato al escuchar melodías.

baby
baby
[Sustantivo]

a very young child

bebé

bebé

Ex: The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight. 

El bebé se rió y aplaudió con alegría.

to weigh
to weigh
[Verbo]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

pesar

pesar

Ex: The butcher will weigh the meat to calculate the price. 

El carnicero va a pesar la carne para calcular el precio.

due
due
[Adjetivo]

expected or required to happen or arrive at a certain time

debido, esperado

debido, esperado

Ex: Her presentation is due tomorrow morning. 

Su presentación es debida mañana por la mañana.

death
death
[Sustantivo]

the fact or act of dying

muerte

muerte

Ex: The death of his mother changed his perspective on life. 

La muerte de su madre cambió su perspectiva sobre la vida.

to die
to die
[Verbo]

to no longer be alive

morir

morir

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team, the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos del equipo médico, el paciente sucumbió a su enfermedad y murió pacíficamente.

dead
dead
[Adjetivo]

not alive anymore

muerto

muerto

Ex: I saw a dead bird on the pavement. 

Vi un pájaro muerto en la acera.

funeral
funeral
[Sustantivo]

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

funeral, entierro

funeral, entierro

Ex: The priest delivered a comforting eulogy during the funeral. 

El sacerdote pronunció un elogio reconfortante durante el funeral.

anniversary
anniversary
[Sustantivo]

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

aniversario

aniversario

Ex: We always take a trip on our anniversary to commemorate the day we met. 

Siempre hacemos un viaje en nuestro aniversario para conmemorar el día en que nos conocimos.

to miss
to miss
[Verbo]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

extrañar, echar de menos

extrañar, echar de menos

Ex: I missed my family while studying abroad. 

Extrañé a mi familia mientras estudiaba en el extranjero.

alive
alive
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist, breathe, and function

vivo

vivo

Ex: The plant appeared to be dead during the winter, but it came alive again in the spring. 

La planta parecía estar muerta durante el invierno, pero volvió a la vida en primavera.

by chance
by chance
[Adverbio]

without any deliberate intent or planning

por casualidad, por suerte

por casualidad, por suerte

lifelike
lifelike
[Adjetivo]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realista, natural

realista, natural

Ex: The museum's exhibit featured lifelike models of historical figures, bringing the past vividly to life. 

La exhibición del museo presentaba modelos realistas de figuras históricas, trayendo el pasado vívidamente a la vida.

never-ending
never-ending
[Adjetivo]

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

interminable, sin fin

interminable, sin fin

Ex: The children’s endless energy made it seem like the day would be never-ending. 

La energía interminable de los niños hacía parecer que el día sería interminable.

colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: During the annual company retreat, I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments, which helped strengthen our professional network. 

Durante el retiro anual de la empresa, tuve la oportunidad de estrechar lazos con colegas de diferentes departamentos, lo que ayudó a fortalecer nuestra red profesional.

rare
rare
[Adjetivo]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

raro

raro

Ex: The birth of albino animals is rare, as they have a genetic mutation that affects their pigmentation. 

El nacimiento de animales albinos es raro, ya que tienen una mutación genética que afecta su pigmentación.

original
original
[Adjetivo]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

primario

primario

Ex: The original inhabitants of the island lived in harmony with nature. 

Los habitantes originales de la isla vivían en armonía con la naturaleza.

to allow
to allow
[Verbo]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

permitir

permitir

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class. 

La política de la escuela no permite que los estudiantes usen sus teléfonos durante la clase.

to swap
to swap
[Verbo]

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

intercambiar

intercambiar

Ex: We can swap seats if you prefer a better view of the stage. 

Podemos intercambiar asientos si prefieres una mejor vista del escenario.

to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies. 

Los individuos pueden permitirse la educación a través de varias estrategias de planificación financiera.

to repair
to repair
[Verbo]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

arreglar

arreglar

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle. 

Ella aprendió a reparar el neumático pinchado de su bicicleta.

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