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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 5

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

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to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar, educar

criar, educar

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .Es esencial **criar** a un niño en un entorno que fomente tanto el aprendizaje como la creatividad.

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 and take off as an online sensation .Su video viral la ayudó a arrasar en Internet y **despegar** como una sensación en línea.

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

dejar, dejar en

dejar, dejar en

Ex: He dropped off his friend at the airport early in the morning .Él **dejó** a su amigo en el aeropuerto temprano en la mañana.

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

superar, saltar

superar, saltar

Ex: She used a rope to get over the high wall .Ella usó una cuerda para **superar** el alto muro.

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 .Asegúrate de **apagar** la estufa cuando termines de cocinar.

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

rellenar

rellenar

Ex: Participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire to provide feedback on the training program .Se pidió a los participantes que **llenaran** un cuestionario para proporcionar comentarios sobre el programa de capacitación.
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 to try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .Le permitieron **probarse** el vestido de novia antes de tomar una decisión final.
to look up
[Verbo]

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

buscar

buscar

Ex: You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary .Deberías **buscar** la palabra para mejorar tu vocabulario.

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .La empresa **cuida** de sus empleados proporcionándoles un entorno de trabajo seguro y saludable.
to go over
[Verbo]

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

repasar

repasar

Ex: We need to go over the details of the project to make sure nothing is missed .Necesitamos **repasar** los detalles del proyecto para asegurarnos de que no se pasa nada por alto.

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

seguir el ejemplo de, tomar como ejemplo a

seguir el ejemplo de, tomar como ejemplo a

Ex: She has always admired her older sister and tries to take after her in everything she does .Siempre ha admirado a su hermana mayor e intenta **seguir su ejemplo** en todo lo que hace.
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

recoger

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .El oficial de policía **recoge** la evidencia con una mano enguantada.
to get on
[Verbo]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

subirse

subirse

Ex: We need to hurry if we want to get on the bus .Tenemos que darnos prisa si queremos **subir** al autobús.
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .No **abandones** ahora; ya casi llegas.

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 .Es una fase difícil, pero con apoyo, puedes **superarla**.

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 but moan about the long line at the store .No pudo evitar **quejarse** por la larga fila en la tienda.

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 might lose your belongings in a crowded place .Si no tomas precauciones, podrías **perder** tus pertenencias en un lugar concurrido.
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 remarkable patience.Manejó la situación frustrante con una **paciencia** notable.

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 students giggled at the teacher ’s accidental mispronunciation .Los estudiantes **se rieron** por la pronunciación accidental incorrecta del profesor.
to soak
[Verbo]

to make someone or something extremely wet

calar, empapar

calar, empapar

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it .Ella derramó accidentalmente su bebida, **empapando** el mantel y todo lo que había encima.

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.La tormenta rugió durante horas, pero eventualmente, el viento y la lluvia comenzaron a **amainar**.
to devote
[Verbo]

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

dedicar, consagrar

dedicar, consagrar

Ex: El ayuntamiento planea **destinar** fondos para revitalizar el centro de la ciudad.
stuff
[Sustantivo]

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

cosas

cosas

Ex: They donated their old stuff to a local charity .Donaron sus viejas **cosas** a una organización benéfica local.

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 weekly chore that often takes up an entire afternoon .Hacer la colada es una **tarea** semanal que a menudo ocupa toda una tarde.
priority
[Sustantivo]

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

prioridad, preferencia

prioridad, preferencia

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .Se le dijo que se concentrara en sus estudios como **prioridad** sobre las actividades extracurriculares.

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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