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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 9

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 del libro de curso Headway Intermediate, como "alquilar", "agenda", "sensible", etc.

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to rent
[Verbo]

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

alquilar

alquilar

Ex: They rent their garage to a local band for practice .Ellos **alquilan** su garaje a una banda local para que practiquen.
to hire
[Verbo]

to pay someone to do a job

contratar

contratar

Ex: We might hire a band for the wedding reception .Podríamos **contratar** una banda para la recepción de la boda.
price
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money required for buying something

precio

precio

Ex: The price of groceries has increased lately .El **precio** de los comestibles ha aumentado últimamente.
fee
[Sustantivo]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

tasa

tasa

Ex: There 's an additional fee if you require expedited shipping for your order .Hay un **cargo** adicional si requiere envío exprés para su pedido.
guest
[Sustantivo]

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

invitado

invitado

Ex: We have a guest staying with us this weekend .Tenemos un **invitado** que se queda con nosotros este fin de semana.
visitor
[Sustantivo]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

visitante, turista

visitante, turista

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .Como destino turístico, la ciudad atrae a millones de **visitantes** cada año, ansiosos por explorar sus atracciones y cultura.
to trust
[Verbo]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

confiar en

confiar en

Ex: I trust him because he has never let me down .Confío en él porque nunca me ha defraudado.
to rely on
[Verbo]

to have faith in someone or something

confiar en

confiar en

Ex: The team knew they could rely on their captain 's leadership during tough matches .El equipo sabía que podía **contar con** el liderazgo de su capitán durante los partidos difíciles.
difficult
[Adjetivo]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

difícil

difícil

Ex: Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch can be difficult for novice chefs .Cocinar una comida gourmet desde cero puede ser **difícil** para los chefs novatos.
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Completar la pista de obstáculos fue **desafiante**, llevando a los participantes a sus límites físicos.
benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .El estudio destacó los **beneficios** ambientales del uso de fuentes de energía renovable.
advantage
[Sustantivo]

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

ventaja

ventaja

Ex: Negotiating from a position of strength gave the company an advantage in the contract talks .Negociar desde una posición de fuerza le dio a la empresa una **ventaja** en las conversaciones del contrato.
to start
[Verbo]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

comenzar, empezar

comenzar, empezar

Ex: The restaurant started offering a new menu item that became popular .El restaurante **empezó** a ofrecer un nuevo elemento en el menú que se hizo popular.
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer

establecer

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .Después de meses de planificación y coordinación, los empresarios finalmente **establecieron** su propia empresa de desarrollo de software en el corazón de la ciudad.

having no job

desempleado, en paro, parado

desempleado, en paro, parado

Ex: out of work gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for painting .

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

Ex: Due to the air conditioner out of order, the office was unbearably hot .
cook
[Sustantivo]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

cocinero

cocinero

Ex: They hired a professional cook for the party .Contrataron a un **cocinero** profesional para la fiesta.
cooker
[Sustantivo]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

olla

olla

Ex: The electric cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .La **cocina** eléctrica hizo que preparar comidas fuera rápido y fácil.
to rob
[Verbo]

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

robar, desvalijar

robar, desvalijar

Ex: The suspect was caught red-handed trying to rob a residence in the neighborhood .El sospechoso fue sorprendido in fraganti intentando **robar** una residencia en el vecindario.
to steal
[Verbo]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

robar

robar

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .Mientras estábamos en la fiesta, alguien **robaba** objetos de valor a los invitados.
to beat
[Verbo]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

vencer, derrotar

vencer, derrotar

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .El equipo de baloncesto jugó excepcionalmente y **venció** a sus rivales para hacerse con el campeonato.
to win
[Verbo]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

ganar

ganar

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .Ellos **ganaron** el juego en los últimos segundos con un gol espectacular.
to invent
[Verbo]

to make or design something that did not exist before

inventar

inventar

Ex: By 2030 , scientists might invent a cure for this disease .Para 2030, los científicos podrían **inventar** una cura para esta enfermedad.

to find something unexpectedly or accidentally

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: She discovered a hidden compartment in the old bookcase that contained letters from the past .Ella **descubrió** un compartimento oculto en el viejo estante de libros que contenía cartas del pasado.
to check
[Verbo]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: Can you please check whether the documents are in the file cabinet ?
to control
[Verbo]

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

controlar

controlar

Ex: Political leaders strive to control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .Los líderes políticos se esfuerzan por **controlar** las políticas que afectan el bienestar de los ciudadanos.
to wash
[Verbo]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

lavar

lavar

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .Deberíamos **lavar** las verduras antes de cocinarlas.
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .Siempre **limpiamos** el baño para mantenerlo higiénico.
to hear
[Verbo]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

oír

oír

Ex: Can you hear the music playing in the background ?¿Puedes **oír** la música que suena de fondo?
to listen
[Verbo]

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

escuchar

escuchar

Ex: She likes to listen to classical music while studying .A ella le gusta **escuchar** música clásica mientras estudia.
china
[Sustantivo]

a set of dishes, typically made of porcelain or ceramic, used for serving and eating food

vajilla, porcelana

vajilla, porcelana

Ex: The antique china was passed down through generations in her family .La **vajilla** antigua fue transmitida a través de generaciones en su familia.
plate
[Sustantivo]

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

plato

plato

Ex: We should use a microwave-safe plate for reheating food .Deberíamos usar un **plato** apto para microondas para recalentar comida.
delicious
[Adjetivo]

having a very pleasant flavor

delicioso, rico

delicioso, rico

Ex: The grilled fish was perfectly seasoned and tasted delicious.El pescado a la parrilla estaba perfectamente sazonado y sabía **delicioso**.
dish
[Sustantivo]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

plato, platillo

plato, platillo

school teacher
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is employed to teach students in a school or educational institution

maestro de escuela, profesor

maestro de escuela, profesor

Ex: The school teacher stayed late to grade exams and prepare for the next day .El **maestro de escuela** se quedó hasta tarde para calificar exámenes y prepararse para el día siguiente.
university
[Sustantivo]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

universidad

universidad

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.Tenemos acceso a una biblioteca de vanguardia en la **universidad**.
professor
[Sustantivo]

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

profesor

profesor

Ex: The students waited for the professor to start the lecture .Los estudiantes esperaron a que el **profesor** comenzara la clase.
to borrow
[Verbo]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

pedir prestado

pedir prestado

Ex: Instead of buying a lawnmower , he chose to borrow one from his neighbor for the weekend .En lugar de comprar una cortadora de césped, eligió **pedir prestada** una a su vecino para el fin de semana.
money
[Sustantivo]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

dinero

dinero

Ex: She works hard to earn money for her college tuition .Ella trabaja duro para ganar **dinero** para su matrícula universitaria.
to lend
[Verbo]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

prestar, dejar

prestar, dejar

Ex: He agreed to lend his car to his friend for the weekend .Él accedió a **prestar** su coche a su amigo para el fin de semana.
diary
[Sustantivo]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

diario, agenda

diario, agenda

Ex: Many people find that keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .Muchas personas encuentran que llevar un **diario** puede ser una forma terapéutica de expresar sus emociones y mejorar su bienestar mental.
appointment
[Sustantivo]

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

cita

cita

Ex: They set an appointment to finalize the contract on Friday .Fijaron una **cita** para finalizar el contrato el viernes.
agenda
[Sustantivo]

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

orden del día, agenda

orden del día, agenda

Ex: The team leader followed the agenda closely to stay on schedule .El líder del equipo siguió la **agenda** de cerca para mantenerse en el horario.
discussion
[Sustantivo]

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

discusión

discusión

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .La **discusión** sobre la ley propuesta duró horas.
point
[Sustantivo]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

posición

posición

Ex: The meeting concluded with a consensus on the main points of the new policy .La reunión concluyó con un consenso sobre los **puntos** principales de la nueva política.
sensitive
[Adjetivo]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

sensible

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .El cuidado **sensible** de la enfermera ayudó a poner al paciente a gusto.
feeling
[Sustantivo]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

sentimiento

sentimiento

Ex: Despite her best efforts to hide it , the feeling of anxiety gnawed at her stomach throughout the job interview .A pesar de sus mejores esfuerzos por ocultarlo, el **sentimiento** de ansiedad le roía el estómago durante toda la entrevista de trabajo.
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, razonable

sensato, razonable

Ex: Being sensible, she avoided risky investments .Siendo **sensata**, evitó inversiones arriesgadas.
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.
to bring
[Verbo]

to come to a place with someone or something

traer

traer

Ex: She brought her friend to the party .Ella **trajo** a su amiga a la fiesta.
to take
[Verbo]

to remove something or someone from a specific place

sacar

sacar

Ex: The waiter took the empty plates from the table .El camarero **quitó** los platos vacíos de la mesa.
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