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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 5

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 del libro de curso Headway Intermediate, como "risita", "prioridad", "dejar", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate

to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar, educar

criar, educar

Ex: It 's essential bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

saltar a la fama

saltar a la fama

Ex: Her viral video helped her take the internet by storm take off as an online sensation .

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

dejar, entregar

dejar, entregar

Ex: dropped off his friend at the airport early in the morning .

to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

saltar, sobrepasar

saltar, sobrepasar

Ex: She used a rope get over the high wall .

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

apagar

apagar

Ex: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking.

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

rellenar

rellenar

Ex: Participants were asked fill out a questionnaire to provide feedback on the training program .
to try on
[Verbo]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

probarse

probarse

Ex: They allowed her try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .
to look up
[Verbo]

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

buscar

buscar

Ex: You look up the word to improve your vocabulary .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
to go over
[Verbo]

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

repasar

repasar

Ex: We need go over the details of the project to make sure nothing is missed .

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

seguir el ejemplo de, parecerse a

seguir el ejemplo de, parecerse a

Ex: She has always admired her older sister and tries take after her in everything she does .
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

recoger

Ex: The picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
to get on
[Verbo]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

subirse

subirse

Ex: We need to hurry if we want get on the bus .
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: Dogive up now ; you ’re almost there .

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

aguantar

Ex: It's a hard phase, but with support, you can get through it.

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

cambiar de opinión, cambiar de idea

cambiar de opinión, cambiar de idea

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

Ex: She asked her students pay attention to the main themes in the novel .

to experience a pleasurable or enjoyable event or activity

Ex: had a good time at the concert last night .
to moan
[Verbo]

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

gemir, quejarse

gemir, quejarse

Ex: She could n’t help moan about the long line at the store .

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

asegurarse

asegurarse

Ex: Make sure to wear a helmet when riding your bike .
to lose
[Verbo]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder

perder

Ex: If you do n't take precautions , you lose your belongings in a crowded place .
patience
[Sustantivo]

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

paciencia, tolerancia

paciencia, tolerancia

Ex: He handled the frustrating situation with patience.

to fulfill one's share of responsibilities

Ex: The students did their part by presenting their research at the conference.
to giggle
[Verbo]

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

reírse tontamente

reírse tontamente

Ex: The giggled at the teacher ’s accidental mispronunciation .
to soak
[Verbo]

to make someone or something extremely wet

calar, empapar

calar, empapar

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drinksoaking the tablecloth and everything on it .

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

debilitamiento

debilitamiento

Ex: The storm raged for hours, but eventually, the wind and rain started to die down.
to devote
[Verbo]

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

dedicar, asignar

dedicar, asignar

Ex:
stuff
[Sustantivo]

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

cosas

cosas

Ex: They donated their stuff to a local charity .

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
chore
[Sustantivo]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

tarea, faena

tarea, faena

Ex: Doing the laundry is a chore that often takes up an entire afternoon .
priority
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioridad, precedencia

prioridad, precedencia

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as priority over extracurricular activities .

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to drive anyone to madness.
do not ask me
[Oración]

used to refuse or decline to provide an answer or explanation to a question, often because the person being asked does not know the answer

Ex: If you ’re wondering about the new policydo not ask me— I was n’t involved .
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