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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 8

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 del libro de curso Headway Intermediate, como "consciente", "imaginación", "predicción", etc.

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perfect
[Adjetivo]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

perfecto

perfecto

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .Ella es la opción **perfecta** para el equipo con su actitud positiva.
imperfect
[Adjetivo]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

imperfecto, defectuoso

imperfecto, defectuoso

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .La pintura era cautivadora pero **imperfecta**, con pinceladas ligeramente desiguales.
formal
[Adjetivo]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

formal

formal

Ex: The students had to follow a formal process to apply for a scholarship .Los estudiantes tuvieron que seguir un proceso **formal** para solicitar una beca.
informal
[Adjetivo]

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

informal

informal

Ex: The staff had an informal celebration to mark the end of the project .El personal tuvo una celebración **informal** para marcar el final del proyecto.
conscious
[Adjetivo]

having awareness of one's surroundings

consciente

consciente

Ex: She was conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .Ella era **consciente** de las personas a su alrededor mientras caminaba por las concurridas calles de la ciudad.
unconscious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

inconsciente, sin sentido

inconsciente, sin sentido

Ex: The accident left him unconscious and unable to react .El accidente lo dejó **inconsciente** e incapaz de reaccionar.
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: The book contains content that is suitable for young readers .El libro contiene contenido que es **adecuado** para los jóvenes lectores.
creative
[Adjetivo]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

creativo

creativo

Ex: My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .Mi amiga es muy **creativa**, diseñó y cosió su propio vestido para la fiesta.
imagination
[Sustantivo]

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

imaginación, fantasía

imaginación, fantasía

Ex: The scientist ’s imagination led to the invention of groundbreaking technology that changed the industry .La **imaginación** del científico llevó a la invención de una tecnología innovadora que cambió la industria.
colorful
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

colorido

colorido

Ex: The springtime brought a burst of colorful blossoms to the park .La primavera trajo una explosión de flores **coloridas** al parque.
to shorten
[Verbo]

to decrease the length of something

acortar

acortar

Ex: The movie was shortened for television to fit the time slot .La película fue **acortada** para la televisión para ajustarse al horario.
kindness
[Sustantivo]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

amabilidad, bondad

amabilidad, bondad

Ex: He was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers who helped him after his car broke down on the highway .Fue abrumado por la **amabilidad** de los extraños que lo ayudaron después de que su auto se averiara en la carretera.
to educate
[Verbo]

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

educar, enseñar

educar, enseñar

Ex: She was educated at a prestigious university .Ella fue **educada** en una universidad prestigiosa.
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .La montaña rusa se sacudió hacia adelante, con gritos de **emoción** que resonaban por el parque mientras los pasajeros se lanzaban por la primera caída.
confidently
[Adverbio]

in a manner that shows strong belief in one's own skills or qualities

con confianza

con confianza

Ex: I confidently answered the question , knowing I was correct .Respondí la pregunta **con confianza**, sabiendo que estaba en lo correcto.
automatically
[Adverbio]

without deliberate thought or attention

automáticamente

automáticamente

Ex: His response was so natural that he answered automatically.Su respuesta fue tan natural que respondió **automáticamente**.
careless
[Adjetivo]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

descuidado

descuidado

Ex: The careless driver ran a red light .El conductor **descuidado** se saltó un semáforo en rojo.

to hold or give a different opinion about something

estar en desacuerdo con

estar en desacuerdo con

Ex: He disagreed with the decision but chose to remain silent.**No estuvo de acuerdo** con la decisión pero eligió permanecer en silencio.
disagreement
[Sustantivo]

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

desacuerdo

desacuerdo

Ex: The disagreement between the two departments highlighted the need for better communication and collaboration within the organization .El **desacuerdo** entre los dos departamentos destacó la necesidad de una mejor comunicación y colaboración dentro de la organización.
agreement
[Sustantivo]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

acuerdo

acuerdo

Ex: The union and the company are in talks to reach a new labor agreement.El sindicato y la empresa están en conversaciones para llegar a un nuevo **acuerdo** laboral.
unhappy
[Adjetivo]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

infeliz

infeliz

Ex: He grew increasingly unhappy with his living situation .Se volvió cada vez más **infeliz** con su situación de vida.
unhappiness
[Sustantivo]

the state or condition of not being happy, characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction, discontent, or sorrow

infelicidad, tristeza

infelicidad, tristeza

Ex: She could n’t hide her unhappiness after hearing the bad news .No pudo ocultar su **infelicidad** después de escuchar las malas noticias.
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

alegría

Ex: Finding balance in life is essential for overall happiness and well-being .Encontrar el equilibrio en la vida es esencial para la felicidad y el bienestar general.
consciousness
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being awake and capable of perception, thought, and response

conciencia, consciencia

conciencia, consciencia

Ex: During surgery, anesthesia induces a temporary loss of consciousness to ensure painless procedures.Durante la cirugía, la anestesia induce una pérdida temporal de **conciencia** para garantizar procedimientos sin dolor.
unconsciousness
[Sustantivo]

the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings

inconsciencia

inconsciencia

Ex: Unconsciousness can be a serious medical condition requiring immediate attention .**Inconsciencia** puede ser una condición médica grave que requiere atención inmediata.
inexpensive
[Adjetivo]

having a reasonable price

barato, económico

barato, económico

Ex: She found an inexpensive dress that still looked stylish .Encontró un vestido **económico** que aún lucía elegante.
expensive
[Adjetivo]

having a high price

caro

caro

Ex: The luxury car is expensive but offers excellent performance .El coche de lujo es **caro** pero ofrece un rendimiento excelente.
helpful
[Adjetivo]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

útil

útil

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .Un consejo **útil** puede ahorrar tiempo y esfuerzo durante un proyecto.
impolite
[Adjetivo]

having bad manners or behavior

maleducado

maleducado

Ex: The teenager was impolite and did not listen to his parents .El adolescente fue **maleducado** y no escuchó a sus padres.
impoliteness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being rude or lacking good manners

descortesía, falta de educación

descortesía, falta de educación

Ex: The child ’s impoliteness was corrected gently by the parent .La **descortesía** del niño fue corregida suavemente por el padre.
successful
[Adjetivo]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

exitoso

exitoso

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .Ella es una autora **exitosa** con muchos libros más vendidos.
unsuccessful
[Adjetivo]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

infructuoso

infructuoso

Ex: The experiment was deemed unsuccessful due to unforeseen complications .El experimento fue considerado **infructuoso** debido a complicaciones imprevistas.

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

malinterpretar

malinterpretar

Ex: They misunderstood the movie plot and were confused.Ellos **entendieron mal** la trama de la película y estaban confundidos.
understandable
[Adjetivo]

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

comprensible

comprensible

Ex: Her accent was mild , making her English easily understandable.Su acento era suave, lo que hacía que su inglés fuera fácilmente **comprensible**.
useful
[Adjetivo]

providing help when needed

útil

útil

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .Tener un mentor en el trabajo puede ser **útil** para guiar las decisiones profesionales y proporcionar información valiosa.
to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

reutilizar

reutilizar

Ex: They reused glass bottles as decorative vases for the wedding centerpieces .**Reutilizaron** botellas de vidrio como jarrones decorativos para los centros de mesa de la boda.
useless
[Adjetivo]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

inútil

inútil

Ex: His advice turned out to be useless and did n't solve the problem .Su consejo resultó ser **inútil** y no resolvió el problema.
selfishness
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being excessively focused on oneself, one's own interests, or needs without regard for others.

egoísmo, egocentrismo

egoísmo, egocentrismo

Ex: The child ’s selfishness was a cause of tension within the family .El **egoísmo** del niño fue una causa de tensión dentro de la familia.
nonstop
[Adverbio]

without pausing or taking a break

sin parar,  continuamente

sin parar, continuamente

Ex: The children talked nonstop during the car ride .Los niños hablaron **sin parar** durante el viaje en coche.
prediction
[Sustantivo]

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

predicción

predicción

Ex: Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .Su audaz **predicción** sobre el mercado de valores sorprendió a la comunidad financiera.
rechargeable
[Adjetivo]

(of a battery or device) capable of being supplied with electrical power again

recargable, con capacidad de recarga

recargable, con capacidad de recarga

Ex: His bike lights are rechargeable via a USB cable .Las luces de su bicicleta son **recargables** mediante un cable USB.
multilingual
[Adjetivo]

referring to the ability to use or communicate in multiple languages

multilingüe

multilingüe

Ex: Growing up in a multilingual household enriched my language skills .Crecer en un hogar **multilingüe** enriqueció mis habilidades lingüísticas.
many
[Determinante]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

muchos

muchos

Ex: The many advantages of a balanced diet are widely recognized .Los **muchos** beneficios de una dieta equilibrada son ampliamente reconocidos.
before
[Adverbio]

at an earlier point in time

antes

antes

Ex: You have asked me this question before.Ya me has hecho esta pregunta **antes**.
again
[Adverbio]

for one more instance

otra vez

otra vez

Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it would n't happen again.Se disculpó por el error y prometió que no volvería a suceder **nuevamente**.
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para lograr el mejor resultado **posible**, necesitamos trabajar juntos.
impossible
[Adjetivo]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

imposible

imposible

Ex: They were trying to achieve an impossible standard of perfection .Estaban tratando de alcanzar un estándar de perfección **imposible**.
patient
[Adjetivo]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

paciente

paciente

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Mostró **paciencia** al aprender un nuevo idioma, practicando regularmente hasta volverse fluido.
impatient
[Adjetivo]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

impaciente

impaciente

Ex: He ’s always impatient when it comes to slow internet connections .Siempre está **impaciente** cuando se trata de conexiones lentas a Internet.
lucky
[Adjetivo]

having or bringing good luck

afortunado

afortunado

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .Eres **afortunado** de tener una familia tan cariñosa.
to spell
[Verbo]

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

deletrear, escribir

deletrear, escribir

Ex: We should spell our last names when making reservations to avoid any misunderstandings .Deberíamos **deletrear** nuestros apellidos al hacer reservas para evitar malentendidos.

to incorrectly write a word, by using wrong letters or rearranging them in a wrong order

deletrear mal, escribir incorrectamente

deletrear mal, escribir incorrectamente

Ex: You misspelled the title of your presentation — double-check it !Has **mal escrito** el título de tu presentación—¡revísalo de nuevo!
legal
[Adjetivo]

related to the law or the legal system

legal

legal

Ex: The company was sued for violating legal regulations regarding environmental protection .La empresa fue demandada por violar las regulaciones **legales** relacionadas con la protección del medio ambiente.
illegal
[Adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

ilegal

ilegal

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .Los empleadores que discriminan a los empleados por motivos de raza o género están incurriendo en un comportamiento **ilegal**.
to appear
[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

aparecer

aparecer

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .De repente, una figura **apareció** en el umbral, recortada contra la luz brillante detrás de ellos.

to no longer be able to be seen

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: He handed the letter to the girl , then disappeared in front of her very eyes .Le entregó la carta a la chica y luego **desapareció** ante sus propios ojos.
regular
[Adjetivo]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

regular

regular

Ex: The store has regular business hours , opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM .La tienda tiene horarios **regulares**, abriendo a las 9 AM y cerrando a las 5 PM.
irregular
[Adjetivo]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

irregular

irregular

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .Su patrón de habla **irregular** desconcertó a sus colegas, quienes encontraron difícil entenderla.
happy
[Adjetivo]

emotionally feeling good or glad

feliz, contento

feliz, contento

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .La pareja **feliz** celebró su aniversario con una cena romántica.
glad
[Adjetivo]

pleased about something

contento, alegre

contento, alegre

Ex: He was glad to finally see his family after being away for so long .Estaba **contento** de ver finalmente a su familia después de estar ausente tanto tiempo.
articulate
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) able to express oneself clearly and effectively

elocuente, elocuente

elocuente, elocuente

Ex: The professor is articulate, always able to convey difficult concepts in a coherent way .El profesor es **articulado**, siempre capaz de transmitir conceptos difíciles de manera coherente.
expressive
[Adjetivo]

demonstrating or showing a strong or vivid display of emotions, feelings, or ideas

expresivo, elocuente

expresivo, elocuente

Ex: His body language was so expressive that words were almost unnecessary .Su lenguaje corporal era tan **expresivo** que las palabras eran casi innecesarias.
bright
[Adjetivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente

inteligente

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .Era una estudiante **brillante**, siempre ansiosa por sumergirse en nuevos temas.
smart
[Adjetivo]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

inteligente, quick to learn and understand

inteligente, quick to learn and understand

Ex: The smart researcher made significant discoveries in the field .El investigador **inteligente** hizo descubrimientos significativos en el campo.
self-centered
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not caring about the needs and feelings of no one but one's own

egocéntrico

egocéntrico

Ex: Self-centered individuals often fail to consider other people's perspectives.Las personas **egocéntricas** a menudo no consideran las perspectivas de los demás.
selfish
[Adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .El político **egoísta** priorizó su propia agenda sobre las necesidades de sus electores.
arrogant
[Adjetivo]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogante, orgulloso

arrogante, orgulloso

Ex: The company 's CEO was known for his arrogant behavior , which created a toxic work environment .El CEO de la empresa era conocido por su comportamiento **arrogante**, lo que creó un ambiente de trabajo tóxico.
big-headed
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

creído, engreído

creído, engreído

Ex: The interviewee came across as big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals .El entrevistado pareció **engreído**, hablando más de sus éxitos pasados que de sus metas futuras.
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