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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 11

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Headway - Intermediate
music
[Sustantivo]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

música

música

Ex: Her favorite genre of music is jazz .Su género de **música** favorito es el jazz.
collection
[Sustantivo]

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

colección

colección

Ex: They admired the artist 's new collection of abstract paintings at the gallery .Admiraron la nueva **colección** de pinturas abstractas del artista en la galería.
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: The online store offers discounts on several classic computer games this week .La tienda en línea ofrece descuentos en varios **juegos de computadora** clásicos esta semana.
lifetime
[Sustantivo]

the entire duration of a person's life, from birth to death, or the duration of existence of something in general

vida, tiempo de vida

vida, tiempo de vida

Ex: The artist ’s works are expected to influence generations for a lifetime.Se espera que las obras del artista influyan en las generaciones durante toda una **vida**.
band
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

banda

banda

Ex: A band of teachers gathered to discuss improvements for the school .Un **grupo** de profesores se reunió para discutir mejoras para la escuela.
member
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

miembro

miembro

Ex: To become a member, you need to fill out this application form .Para convertirse en un **miembro**, debe completar este formulario de solicitud.
sleeping pill
[Sustantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

Ex: The doctor recommended lifestyle changes along with a sleeping pill to improve her overall sleep quality .El médico recomendó cambios en el estilo de vida junto con un **somnífero** para mejorar su calidad de sueño general.
headache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

dolor de cabeza

dolor de cabeza

Ex: Too much caffeine can sometimes cause a headache.Demasiada cafeína a veces puede causar un **dolor de cabeza**.
headlight
[Sustantivo]

one of the two powerful, large, and bright lights that are placed at the front of vehicles

faro, luz delantera

faro, luz delantera

Ex: The left headlight is n't working , so I ’ll fix it tomorrow .El **faro** izquierdo no funciona, así que lo arreglaré mañana.
headline
[Sustantivo]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

titular

titular

Ex: As soon as the headline was published , social media exploded with reactions from readers around the world .Tan pronto como se publicó el **titular**, las redes sociales estallaron con reacciones de lectores de todo el mundo.
headphones
[Sustantivo]

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

audífono, auricular, casco

audífono, auricular, casco

Ex: She always wears her headphones while working out at the gym .Ella siempre usa sus **auriculares** mientras hace ejercicio en el gimnasio.
headquarters
[Sustantivo]

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

oficina central

oficina central

Ex: The tech giant 's headquarters feature state-of-the-art facilities and amenities .La sede del gigante tecnológico cuenta con instalaciones y comodidades de última generación.
headstone
[Sustantivo]

a stone placed at the head of a grave with the name and dates of the person buried there

lápida, piedra sepulcral

lápida, piedra sepulcral

Ex: Over the years , the writing on the headstone became hard to read .Con los años, la escritura en la **lápida** se volvió difícil de leer.
headway
[Sustantivo]

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progreso, avance

progreso, avance

Ex: The new policy helped the company gain headway in the market .La nueva política ayudó a la empresa a ganar **avance** en el mercado.
sunglasses
[Sustantivo]

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

gafas de sol

gafas de sol

Ex: The sunglasses had a cool design with mirrored lenses .Las **gafas de sol** tenían un diseño genial con lentes espejados.
sun
[Sustantivo]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sol

sol

Ex: The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.El girasol giró su rostro hacia el **sol**.
costume
[Sustantivo]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

vestuario

vestuario

Ex: The costume party was a hit , with guests arriving dressed as everything from superheroes to classic movie monsters .La fiesta de **disfraces** fue un éxito, con invitados llegando vestidos de todo, desde superhéroes hasta monstruos clásicos del cine.
sunscreen
[Sustantivo]

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

protector solar, filtro solar

protector solar, filtro solar

Ex: It is important to reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors.Es importante volver a aplicar el **protector solar** cada dos horas cuando estás al aire libre.
sunset
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun goes down

puesta de sol, atardecer

puesta de sol, atardecer

Ex: He took a beautiful photo of the sunset reflecting on the lake .Tomó una hermosa foto del **atardecer** reflejándose en el lago.
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: We earn reward points every time we use our credit card.Ganamos puntos de recompensa cada vez que usamos nuestra **tarjeta de crédito**.
birthday card
[Sustantivo]

a card given or sent on someone's birthday, featuring celebratory messages or well wishes

tarjeta de cumpleaños, felicitación de cumpleaños

tarjeta de cumpleaños, felicitación de cumpleaños

Ex: The birthday card was signed by everyone in the office .La **tarjeta de cumpleaños** fue firmada por todos en la oficina.
driving licence
[Sustantivo]

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

licencia de conducir

licencia de conducir

Ex: She misplaced her driving licence and had to apply for a replacement at the local motor vehicle department .Ella extravió su **licencia de conducir** y tuvo que solicitar un duplicado en el departamento de vehículos motorizados local.
business card
[Sustantivo]

a small card that contains contact information for a person or company, used to share and promote professional connections

tarjeta de visita, tarjeta profesional

tarjeta de visita, tarjeta profesional

Ex: She kept his business card to contact him later about the job opportunity .Ella guardó su **tarjeta de presentación** para contactarlo más tarde sobre la oportunidad de trabajo.
tea bag
[Sustantivo]

a small bag or sachet containing tea leaves or herbal ingredients used to steep in hot water for brewing tea

bolsita de té, saquito de té

bolsita de té, saquito de té

Ex: The box contains 20 individually wrapped tea bags.La caja contiene 20 bolsitas de **té** individualmente envueltas.
teacup
[Sustantivo]

a small cup typically used for drinking tea

taza de té, tacita para té

taza de té, tacita para té

Ex: He prefers a larger mug to a small teacup when drinking tea .Prefiere una taza grande a un pequeño **taza de té** cuando bebe té.
teatime
[Sustantivo]

a time in the early evening or afternoon when people have a light meal

hora del té

hora del té

Ex: The hotel offered a delightful teatime service in the lobby , attracting both tourists and locals with its elegant presentation and delicious treats .El hotel ofrecía un encantador servicio de **té** en el vestíbulo, atrayendo tanto a turistas como a locales con su presentación elegante y sus deliciosos manjares.
tea table
[Sustantivo]

a small table designed for serving or enjoying tea, often used in living rooms or dining areas

mesa de té, mesita para el té

mesa de té, mesita para el té

Ex: They gathered around the tea table to enjoy an afternoon of conversation and treats .Se reunieron alrededor de la **mesa de té** para disfrutar de una tarde de conversación y delicias.
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.
case
[Sustantivo]

a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around

estuche, caja

estuche, caja

Ex: She put her makeup in a small case to take to the wedding .Puso su maquillaje en una pequeña **caja** para llevar a la boda.
briefcase
[Sustantivo]

a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents

maletín

maletín

Ex: The businessman rushed to catch the train , holding his briefcase tightly .El hombre de negocios se apresuró para tomar el tren, sosteniendo firmemente su **maletín**.
suitcase
[Sustantivo]

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

maleta

maleta

Ex: The traveler struggled with his heavy suitcase up the stairs .El viajero luchó con su pesada **maleta** por las escaleras.
bookcase
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

biblioteca

biblioteca

Ex: She had a bookcase full of novels , art books , and a few classic literature pieces .Ella tenía una **librería** llena de novelas, libros de arte y algunas obras de literatura clásica.
motor racing
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

carreras de motor

carreras de motor

Ex: He spent years training and practicing for motor racing competitions .Pasó años entrenando y practicando para las competiciones de **carreras de motor**.
dining table
[Sustantivo]

a table on which people have meals

mesa de comedor

mesa de comedor

Ex: They decided to buy a larger dining table to accommodate the growing family .Decidieron comprar una **mesa de comedor** más grande para acomodar a la familia en crecimiento.

to serve meals or drinks to customers in a restaurant, café, etc.

servir

servir

Ex: The new employee was nervous about wait tables on his first shift .
changing table
[Sustantivo]

a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies

cambiador, mesa para cambiar pañales

cambiador, mesa para cambiar pañales

Ex: He quickly changed the baby on the changing table before they went out .
traffic lights
[Sustantivo]

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

semáforo

semáforo

Ex: He ran through the red traffic lights and was fined by the police .Corrió a través de los **semáforos** en rojo y fue multado por la policía.
traffic warden
[Sustantivo]

a person responsible for monitoring and enforcing parking regulations and traffic rules in a specific area

agente de tráfico, vigilante de tráfico

agente de tráfico, vigilante de tráfico

Ex: The traffic warden patrolled the streets , checking for any parking violations .El **agente de tráfico** patrulló las calles, verificando cualquier violación de estacionamiento.
traffic jam
[Sustantivo]

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

atasco

atasco

Ex: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .El **embotellamiento** se disipó después de que el accidente fue retirado de la carretera.
toothache
[Sustantivo]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

dolor de muelas

dolor de muelas

Ex: She scheduled an appointment with her dentist to treat her toothache.Ella programó una cita con su dentista para tratar su **dolor de muelas**.
toothbrush
[Sustantivo]

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

cepillo de dientes

cepillo de dientes

Ex: We should store our toothbrushes upright to allow them to air dry .Deberíamos guardar nuestros **cepillos de dientes** en posición vertical para permitir que se sequen al aire.
toothpaste
[Sustantivo]

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

pasta de dientes

pasta de dientes

Ex: She ran out of toothpaste and made a note to buy more at the store .Se quedó sin **pasta de dientes** y anotó comprar más en la tienda.
door key
[Sustantivo]

a small, usually metal object used to unlock and lock doors by turning a mechanism inside the lock

llave de la puerta, llave de puerta

llave de la puerta, llave de puerta

Ex: She always kept a spare door key hidden under a flowerpot in case she forgot her main key.Ella siempre guardaba una **llave de la puerta** de repuesto escondida bajo una maceta por si olvidaba su llave principal.
answer key
[Sustantivo]

a document or resource containing correct answers to questions or exercises, typically used for educational purposes or assessments

clave de respuestas, solucionario

clave de respuestas, solucionario

Ex: He found the answer key extremely helpful in preparing for the final exam.Encontró la **clave de respuestas** extremadamente útil para prepararse para el examen final.
car key
[Sustantivo]

a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car

llave del coche, llave de arranque

llave del coche, llave de arranque

Ex: I always leave my car key in the same spot to avoid losing it .Siempre dejo mi **llave del coche** en el mismo lugar para evitar perderla.
hairbrush
[Sustantivo]

a brush for making the hair smooth or tidy

cepillo

cepillo

Ex: The bristles on the hairbrush were soft , perfect for her sensitive scalp .Las cerdas del **cepillo para el pelo** eran suaves, perfectas para su sensible cuero cabelludo.
hairdresser
[Sustantivo]

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

peluquero

peluquero

Ex: The hairdresser is always busy on Saturdays .El **peluquero** siempre está ocupado los sábados.
haircut
[Sustantivo]

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

corte de pelo, peinado

corte de pelo, peinado

Ex: I ’m thinking about getting a haircut for the summer , something lighter .Estoy pensando en hacerme un **corte de pelo** para el verano, algo más ligero.
news agency
[Sustantivo]

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

agencia de noticias

agencia de noticias

Ex: The news agency’s report was picked up by newspapers around the world .El informe de la **agencia de noticias** fue recogido por periódicos de todo el mundo.
travel agency
[Sustantivo]

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

agencia de viajes

agencia de viajes

Ex: Online travel agencies have made it easier to compare prices and book trips from anywhere .Las **agencias de viajes** en línea han hecho más fácil comparar precios y reservar viajes desde cualquier lugar.
estate agency
[Sustantivo]

a business or firm that deals with the buying, selling, renting, or management of properties on behalf of clients

agencia inmobiliaria, inmobiliaria

agencia inmobiliaria, inmobiliaria

Ex: The estate agency specializes in commercial real estate transactions in the downtown area .La **agencia inmobiliaria** se especializa en transacciones de bienes raíces comerciales en el área del centro.
wrapping paper
[Sustantivo]

a colored paper used to cover and decorate presents

papel de regalo, papel para envolver

papel de regalo, papel para envolver

Ex: She cut the wrapping paper to fit the size of the gift box .Ella cortó el **papel de regalo** para que se ajustara al tamaño de la caja de regalo.
toilet paper
[Sustantivo]

soft, thin paper in sheets or on a roll for cleaning after using the toilet

papel higiénico

papel higiénico

Ex: Make sure to replace the toilet paper when it gets low .Asegúrate de reemplazar el **papel higiénico** cuando se acabe.
wallpaper
[Sustantivo]

a type of thick paper used for covering the surface of a wall or ceiling, particularly for decoration

papel de empapelar

papel de empapelar

Ex: The kids ’ room was decorated with cartoon-themed wallpaper.La habitación de los niños estaba decorada con **papel pintado** de temática de dibujos animados.
motorway
[Sustantivo]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autopista, carretera

autopista, carretera

Ex: She accidentally took the wrong exit off the motorway and ended up on a scenic backroad .Ella tomó por error la salida equivocada de la **autopista** y terminó en un pintoresco camino secundario.
motorbike
[Sustantivo]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

motocicleta, moto

motocicleta, moto

Ex: They decided to take a road trip on their motorbike, stopping at different towns along the way to explore .Decidieron hacer un viaje por carretera en su **motocicleta**, parando en diferentes pueblos por el camino para explorar.
changing room
[Sustantivo]

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

probador, vestuario

probador, vestuario

Ex: After the workout , she headed to the changing room to freshen up and change back into her regular clothes .Después del entrenamiento, se dirigió al **vestuario** para refrescarse y cambiarse de vuelta a su ropa normal.
handcuff
[Sustantivo]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

esposas

esposas

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .Ella escuchó el sonido distintivo de los **grilletes** al cerrarse mientras la policía aseguraba al sospechoso.
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