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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 3

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 del libro de curso Headway Intermediate, como "vitally", "knit", "unkempt", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
balance
balance
[Sustantivo]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

equilibrio, estabilidad

equilibrio, estabilidad

Ex: Standing on one leg improves balance and core strength. 

Pararse sobre una pierna mejora el equilibrio y la fuerza del núcleo.

to go
to go
[Verbo]

to view a specific page or website

ir, abrir, entrar

ir, abrir, entrar

Ex: Students are encouraged to go to the school's website for important announcements. 

Se anima a los estudiantes a ir al sitio web de la escuela para anuncios importantes.

social media
social media
[Sustantivo]

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

redes sociales

redes sociales

Ex: They shared photos and updates on social media during their trip. 

Compartieron fotos y actualizaciones en las redes sociales durante su viaje.

run
run
[Sustantivo]

the act of moving on foot at a fast pace, often faster than walking, as a form of exercise or to travel a distance quickly

carrera

carrera

Ex: A short run up the hill left her breathless. 

Una corta carrera cuesta arriba la dejó sin aliento.

to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

mirar

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play. 

El público observó con entusiasmo a los actores en el escenario durante la obra.

to sing
to sing
[Verbo]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

cantar

cantar

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering. 

Él canta un dúo con su hermana en la reunión familiar.

choir
choir
[Sustantivo]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

coro

coro

Ex: The choir performed a moving rendition of Handel's "Messiah" at the concert hall. 

El coro interpretó una conmovedora versión del "Mesías" de Handel en la sala de conciertos.

to knit
to knit
[Verbo]

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

tejer

tejer

Ex: The artisan carefully knitted a colorful blanket for the baby. 

El artesano tejió cuidadosamente una manta colorida para el bebé.

to sew
to sew
[Verbo]

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

coser, unir

coser, unir

Ex: Children in the art class were excited to learn how to sew buttons onto their projects. 

Los niños en la clase de arte estaban emocionados por aprender a coser botones en sus proyectos.

to go
to go
[Verbo]

to travel or move from one location to another

ir

ir

Ex: They have been to Australia twice and loved the experience. 

Han ido a Australia dos veces y les encantó la experiencia.

gym
gym
[Sustantivo]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

gimnasio

gimnasio

Ex: She joined a new gym near her house. 

Ella se unió a un nuevo gimnasio cerca de su casa.

shopping
shopping
[Sustantivo]

the act of buying goods from stores

ir de compras

ir de compras

Ex: She made a shopping list before going to the store. 

Ella hizo una lista de compras antes de ir a la tienda.

to do
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary. 

En tiempos de crisis, la gente a menudo se une para hacer lo que sea necesario.

do it yourself
do it yourself
[Oración]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

DIY

DIY

Ex: She learned carpentry skills through a series of do-it-yourself projects, building everything from bookshelves to a coffee table. 
yoga
yoga
[Sustantivo]

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

yoga

yoga

Ex: The yoga session was very calming and rejuvenating. 

La sesión de yoga fue muy relajante y rejuvenecedora.

to play
to play
[Verbo]

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

jugar

jugar

Ex: She loves to play with her dog in the park. 

A ella le encanta jugar con su perro en el parque.

squash
squash
[Sustantivo]

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

squash

squash

Ex: Squash courts are usually enclosed spaces with four walls, and players must adhere to specific rules regarding gameplay and court dimensions. 

Las canchas de squash suelen ser espacios cerrados con cuatro paredes, y los jugadores deben adherirse a reglas específicas con respecto al juego y las dimensiones de la cancha.

water sport
water sport
[Sustantivo]

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

deporte acuático, actividad acuática

deporte acuático, actividad acuática

Ex: They spent the afternoon enjoying water sports at the lake. 

Pasaron la tarde disfrutando de los deportes acuáticos en el lago.

to cycle
to cycle
[Verbo]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

ciclear, montar en bicicleta

Ex: They decided to cycle to the nearby town instead of driving. 

Decidieron ir en bicicleta al pueblo cercano en lugar de conducir.

camping
camping
[Sustantivo]

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

campamento, camping

campamento, camping

Ex: I love the peace and quiet that comes with camping. 

Me encanta la paz y la tranquilidad que viene con el camping.

computer game
computer game
[Sustantivo]

a game designed to be played on a computer

juego de computadora, juego de ordenador

juego de computadora, juego de ordenador

Ex: Developing a successful computer game takes a lot of creativity and coding skills. 

Desarrollar un juego de computadora exitoso requiere mucha creatividad y habilidades de programación.

horse riding
horse riding
[Sustantivo]

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

equitación, montar a caballo

equitación, montar a caballo

Ex: He’s passionate about horse riding and competes in local tournaments. 

Es apasionado por la equitación y compite en torneos locales.

jogging
jogging
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

jogging

jogging

Ex: He decided to do some jogging instead of going to the gym today. 

Decidió hacer un poco de jogging en lugar de ir al gimnasio hoy.

helmet
helmet
[Sustantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: The firefighter’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris. 

El casco resistente del bombero lo protegió de los escombros que caían.

drill
drill
[Sustantivo]

a way of instruction through repetition and a lot of practice

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: The teacher used a math drill to help the students memorize multiplication tables. 

El profesor usó un ejercicio de matemáticas para ayudar a los estudiantes a memorizar las tablas de multiplicar.

meditation
meditation
[Sustantivo]

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

meditación

meditación

Ex: engaging in meditation before a presentation has helped Sam to ease his nerves. 

Participar en la meditación antes de una presentación ha ayudado a Sam a calmar sus nervios.

trainer
trainer
[Sustantivo]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

deportivas, tenis

deportivas, tenis

Ex: He prefers wearing trainers over formal shoes for everyday activities because they are more comfortable. 

Él prefiere usar zapatillas en lugar de zapatos formales para las actividades cotidianas porque son más cómodas.

sales
sales
[Sustantivo]

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

ventas

ventas

Ex: The annual sales event attracted hundreds of shoppers looking for great discounts. 

El evento anual de ventas atrajo a cientos de compradores en busca de grandes descuentos.

saddle
saddle
[Sustantivo]

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

silla, silla de montar

silla, silla de montar

Ex: The saddle was uncomfortable at first, but she got used to it. 

La silla de montar era incómoda al principio, pero se acostumbró.

needle
needle
[Sustantivo]

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

aguja

aguja

Ex: The acupuncturist inserted a tiny needle to relieve his back pain. 

El acupunturista insertó una pequeña aguja para aliviar su dolor de espalda.

thread
thread
[Sustantivo]

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

hilo, hebra

hilo, hebra

sleeping bag
sleeping bag
[Sustantivo]

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

saco de dormir, bolsa de dormir

saco de dormir, bolsa de dormir

Ex: The kids unzipped their sleeping bags and told stories around the fire. 

Los niños desabrocharon sus sacos de dormir y contaron historias alrededor del fuego.

screwdriver
screwdriver
[Sustantivo]

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

destornillador, desarmador

destornillador, desarmador

Ex: He kept a screwdriver in his toolbox for quick repairs around the house. 

Mantenía un destornillador en su caja de herramientas para reparaciones rápidas en la casa.

surfboard
surfboard
[Sustantivo]

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

tabla de surf

tabla de surf

Ex: She rode her surfboard effortlessly across the face of the wave, carving graceful turns as she went. 

Ella deslizó su tabla de surf sin esfuerzo a través de la cara de la ola, haciendo giros elegantes mientras avanzaba.

store card
store card
[Sustantivo]

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

tarjeta de cliente

tarjeta de cliente

Ex: She misplaced her store card and had to request a replacement. 

Ella extravió su tarjeta de la tienda y tuvo que solicitar un reemplazo.

tracksuit
tracksuit
[Sustantivo]

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

sudadera, buzo

sudadera, buzo

Ex: She wore a stylish tracksuit while running errands, combining comfort with fashion. 

Ella llevaba un chándal elegante mientras hacía recados, combinando comodidad con moda.

headset
headset
[Sustantivo]

the part of a bicycle that connects the front fork to the frame, allowing it to turn for steering

juego de dirección, pipa de dirección

juego de dirección, pipa de dirección

Ex: The cyclist replaced his threaded headset with a modern threadless design. 

El ciclista reemplazó su juego de dirección roscado por un diseño moderno sin rosca.

mat
mat
[Sustantivo]

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

colchoneta

colchoneta

Ex: He used a thick exercise mat to cushion his knees while doing push-ups and other floor exercises. 

Usó una esterilla gruesa de ejercicios para amortiguar sus rodillas al hacer flexiones y otros ejercicios en el suelo.

shorts
shorts
[Sustantivo]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

short, shorts

short, shorts

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice. 

Los niños jugaron fútbol en sus shorts del colegio durante el entrenamiento de la tarde.

tent
tent
[Sustantivo]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tienda de campaña

tienda de campaña

Ex: Make sure the tent is securely anchored so it doesn't blow away. 

Asegúrate de que la tienda esté bien anclada para que no se vuele.

racket
racket
[Sustantivo]

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

raqueta

raqueta

Ex: His racket broke after a powerful serve during the game. 

Su raqueta se rompió después de un saque potente durante el partido.

wetsuit
wetsuit
[Sustantivo]

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

traje de buceo, traje húmedo

traje de buceo, traje húmedo

Ex: She adjusted the fit of her wetsuit to ensure it hugged her body snugly. 

Ajustó el ajuste de su traje de neopreno para asegurarse de que se ajustaba cómodamente a su cuerpo.

to sip
to sip
[Verbo]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

beber a sorbos, sorber

beber a sorbos, sorber

Ex: He sat on the porch, sipping on a refreshing iced beverage. 

Se sentó en el porche, sorbiendo una refrescante bebida helada.

unkempt
unkempt
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

despeinado

despeinado

Ex: The photograph showed him with unkempt hair and a carefree smile. 

La fotografía lo mostraba con el pelo despeinado y una sonrisa despreocupada.

jet set
jet set
[Sustantivo]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

el jet set, la alta sociedad viajera

el jet set, la alta sociedad viajera

Ex: The jet set is known for frequenting high-end resorts and parties. 

El jet set es conocido por frecuentar resorts de lujo y fiestas.

credit card
credit card
[Sustantivo]

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

tarjeta de crédito

tarjeta de crédito

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases. 

Uso mi tarjeta de crédito principalmente para compras en línea.

minimum wage
minimum wage
[Sustantivo]

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

salario mínimo, sueldo mínimo

salario mínimo, sueldo mínimo

Ex: He argued that the minimum wage should be adjusted for inflation. 

Él argumentó que el salario mínimo debería ajustarse por inflación.

vitally
vitally
[Adverbio]

with crucial significance or paramount importance

de vital importancia, crucialmente

de vital importancia, crucialmente

Ex: Vitally needed funds were raised to support the charity's initiatives. 

Se recaudaron fondos vitales para apoyar las iniciativas de la organización benéfica.

pay
pay
[Sustantivo]

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

salario, paga

salario, paga

Ex: Many workers protested for better pay and conditions. 

Muchos trabajadores protestaron por mejores salarios y condiciones.

increase
increase
[Sustantivo]

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

aumento, incremento

aumento, incremento

Ex: The increase in traffic has caused delays during rush hour. 

El aumento del tráfico ha causado retrasos durante la hora punta.

television
television
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisión

televisión

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner. 

El televisor estaba apagado durante la cena.

to go for
to go for
[Verbo]

to choose something among other things

decidirse por, optar por

decidirse por, optar por

Ex: He knew he had to go for the best solution among the available options. 

Él sabía que tenía que optar por la mejor solución entre las opciones disponibles.

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