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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 11

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 11 del libro de curso Headway Intermediate, como "faro", "maletín", "probador", etc.

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music
music
[Sustantivo]

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

música

música

Ex: My husband's favorite genre of music is pop. 

El género de música favorito de mi esposo es el pop.

collection
collection
[Sustantivo]

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

colección

colección

Ex: He proudly displayed his coin collection, which he had been assembling for years. 

Mostró con orgullo su colección de monedas, que había estado reuniendo durante años.

computer game
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: Developing a successful computer game takes a lot of creativity and coding skills. 

Desarrollar un juego de computadora exitoso requiere mucha creatividad y habilidades de programación.

lifetime
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: This watch is designed to last a lifetime. 

Este reloj está diseñado para durar toda una vida.

band
band
[Sustantivo]

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

banda

banda

Ex: She was part of a band of volunteers that assisted with disaster relief efforts. 

Ella era parte de una banda de voluntarios que ayudaron con los esfuerzos de socorro en casos de desastre.

member
member
[Sustantivo]

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

miembro

miembro

Ex: He's a member of an online gaming group. 

Es un miembro de un grupo de juegos en línea.

sleeping pill
sleeping pill
[Sustantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

Ex: It's important to use sleeping pills only as directed to avoid dependency. 

Es importante usar pastillas para dormir solo según las indicaciones para evitar la dependencia.

headache
headache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

dolor de cabeza

dolor de cabeza

Ex: I can't concentrate on this report; I've got a terrible headache. 

No puedo concentrarme en este informe; tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible.

headlight
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: She turned on her headlights when the sun started setting. 

Ella encendió sus faros cuando el sol comenzó a ponerse.

headline
headline
[Sustantivo]

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

titular

titular

Ex: The headline on the front page was so shocking that it immediately became the topic of conversation in the office. 

El titular en la portada fue tan impactante que inmediatamente se convirtió en el tema de conversación en la oficina.

headphones
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: Jack forgot his headphones at home and had to endure the noisy commute without his usual music. 

Jack olvidó sus auriculares en casa y tuvo que soportar el ruidoso viaje sin su música habitual.

headquarters
headquarters
[Sustantivo]

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

oficina central

oficina central

Ex: The nonprofit organization's headquarters oversee operations worldwide. 

La sede de la organización sin fines de lucro supervisa las operaciones en todo el mundo.

headstone
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: Flowers were placed near the headstone in memory of their loved one. 

Se colocaron flores cerca de la lápida en memoria de su ser querido.

headway
headway
[Sustantivo]

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progreso, avance

progreso, avance

Ex: Despite the bad weather, the ship managed to make some headway. 

A pesar del mal tiempo, el barco logró avanzar un poco.

sunglasses
sunglasses
[Sustantivo]

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

gafas de sol

gafas de sol

Ex: She bought a new pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses for better clarity. 

Ella compró un nuevo par de gafas de sol con lentes polarizados para una mejor claridad.

sun
sun
[Sustantivo]

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

sol

sol

Ex: I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun's glare. 

Uso gafas de sol para proteger mis ojos del resplandor del sol.

costume
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 film's success was partly attributed to its stunning visual effects and detailed period costumes that transported viewers to another era. 

El éxito de la película se atribuyó en parte a sus impresionantes efectos visuales y a los trajes de época detallados que transportaron a los espectadores a otra era.

sunscreen
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: He always keeps a bottle of sunscreen in his beach bag. 

Él siempre guarda una botella de protector solar en su bolsa de playa.

sunset
sunset
[Sustantivo]

the event during which the sun goes down

puesta de sol, atardecer

puesta de sol, atardecer

Ex: During winter, the sunset happens much earlier in the evening. 

Durante el invierno, el atardecer ocurre mucho más temprano en la tarde.

credit card
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: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases. 

Uso mi tarjeta de crédito principalmente para compras en línea.

birthday card
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: She opened the birthday card and smiled at the sweet message from her family. 

Ella abrió la tarjeta de cumpleaños y sonrió ante el dulce mensaje de su familia.

driving licence
driving licence
[Sustantivo]

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

licencia de conducir

licencia de conducir

Ex: He had to renew his driving licence because it had expired last month. 

Tuvo que renovar su licencia de conducir porque había expirado el mes pasado.

business card
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: He forgot to bring his business cards to the meeting. 

Olvidó traer sus tarjetas de visita a la reunión.

tea bag
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: They invented the tea bag for convenience in the early 20th century. 

Inventaron la bolsita de té por conveniencia a principios del siglo XX.

teacup
teacup
[Sustantivo]

a small cup typically used for drinking tea

taza de té, tacita para té

taza de té, tacita para té

Ex: She poured the hot tea into the teacup and added a spoonful of sugar. 

Ella vertió el té caliente en la taza de té y añadió una cucharada de azúcar.

teatime
teatime
[Sustantivo]

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

hora del té

hora del té

Ex: Teatime was a cherished tradition in her family, passed down through generations as a moment of relaxation and connection. 

La hora del té era una tradición apreciada en su familia, transmitida de generación en generación como un momento de relajación y conexión.

tea table
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: The small tea table fit perfectly in the corner of the cozy living room. 

La pequeña mesa de té encajaba perfectamente en el rincón del acogedor salón.

money
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: Saving money for the future is really important. 

Ahorrar dinero para el futuro es realmente importante.

case
case
[Sustantivo]

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

estuche, caja

estuche, caja

Ex: The case was made of leather, giving it a stylish and professional look. 

El estuche estaba hecho de cuero, dándole un aspecto elegante y profesional.

briefcase
briefcase
[Sustantivo]

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

maletín

maletín

Ex: The briefcase had a comfortable handle for easy carrying. 

El maletín tenía un asa cómoda para facilitar su transporte.

suitcase
suitcase
[Sustantivo]

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

maleta

maleta

Ex: The child sat on top of the suitcase while his dad tried to zip it closed. 

El niño se sentó encima de la maleta mientras su padre intentaba cerrarla.

bookcase
bookcase
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

biblioteca

biblioteca

Ex: They bought a new bookcase to store all their children's books. 

Compraron un nuevo estante para libros para guardar todos los libros de sus hijos.

motor racing
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: The motor racing event attracted thousands of spectators to the track. 

El evento de carreras de motor atrajo a miles de espectadores a la pista.

dining table
dining table
[Sustantivo]

a table on which people have meals

mesa de comedor

mesa de comedor

Ex: After dinner, they cleared the dishes from the dining table and relaxed. 

Después de la cena, retiraron los platos de la mesa del comedor y se relajaron.

to wait tables

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

servir

servir

Ex: It’s not easy to wait tables, but it can be rewarding with good tips. 
changing table
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 kept baby wipes and diapers in the drawers of the changing table. 

Guardaba toallitas para bebé y pañales en los cajones del cambiador.

traffic lights
traffic lights
[Sustantivo]

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

semáforo

semáforo

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning, causing confusion for drivers. 

Los semáforos en la intersección estaban funcionando mal, causando confusión a los conductores.

traffic warden
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 helped direct traffic during the busy rush hour. 

El agente de tráfico ayudó a dirigir el tráfico durante la hora punta ocupada.

traffic jam
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 stretched for miles, causing frustration among drivers. 

El embotellamiento se extendía por millas, causando frustración entre los conductores.

toothache
toothache
[Sustantivo]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

dolor de muelas

dolor de muelas

Ex: He couldn't eat his ice cream because of his toothache. 

No podía comer su helado debido a su dolor de muelas.

toothbrush
toothbrush
[Sustantivo]

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

cepillo de dientes

cepillo de dientes

Ex: The dentist recommended using an electric toothbrush for better cleaning. 

El dentista recomendó usar un cepillo de dientes eléctrico para una mejor limpieza.

toothpaste
toothpaste
[Sustantivo]

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

pasta de dientes

pasta de dientes

Ex: The dentist recommended a whitening toothpaste for brighter teeth. 

El dentista recomendó una pasta de dientes blanqueadora para dientes más brillantes.

door key
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: The landlord provided each tenant with a unique door key for their apartment. 

El propietario proporcionó a cada inquilino una llave de la puerta única para su apartamento.

answer key
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 accidentally gave the students the answer key before the exam started. 

Accidentalmente les dio a los estudiantes la clave de respuestas antes de que comenzara el examen.

car key
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: He kept the car key on a keychain with a small flashlight attached. 

Guardó la llave del coche en un llavero con una pequeña linterna adjunta.

hairbrush
hairbrush
[Sustantivo]

a brush for making the hair smooth or tidy

cepillo

cepillo

Ex: The hairbrush glided through her long, silky hair with ease. 

El cepillo para el pelo se deslizó con facilidad por su largo y sedoso cabello.

hairdresser
hairdresser
[Sustantivo]

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

peluquero

peluquero

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me. 

Mi peluquero me recomendó un nuevo peinado.

haircut
haircut
[Sustantivo]

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

corte de pelo, peinado

corte de pelo, peinado

Ex: He asked the stylist for a modern haircut with clean lines. 

Le pidió al estilista un corte de pelo moderno con líneas limpias.

news agency
news agency
[Sustantivo]

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

agencia de noticias

agencia de noticias

Ex: She worked for a major news agency covering political events. 

Ella trabajó para una agencia de noticias importante cubriendo eventos políticos.

travel agency
travel agency
[Sustantivo]

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

agencia de viajes

agencia de viajes

Ex: She works at a travel agency that specializes in arranging luxury cruises. 

Ella trabaja en una agencia de viajes especializada en organizar cruceros de lujo.

estate agency
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 provided a valuation of the property before putting it on the market. 

La agencia inmobiliaria proporcionó una valoración de la propiedad antes de ponerla en el mercado.

wrapping paper
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: He carefully unwrapped the gift to avoid tearing the wrapping paper. 

Desenvolvió cuidadosamente el regalo para evitar rasgar el papel de regalo.

toilet paper
toilet paper
[Sustantivo]

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

papel higiénico

papel higiénico

Ex: The hotel room was stocked with luxurious toilet paper. 

La habitación del hotel estaba surtida con papel higiénico de lujo.

wallpaper
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 wallpaper had a vintage floral pattern, adding character to the room. 

El papel pintado tenía un patrón floral vintage, añadiendo carácter a la habitación.

motorway
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: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food. 

Hay varias estaciones de servicio a lo largo de la autopista donde los conductores pueden detenerse para repostar y comer.

motorbike
motorbike
[Sustantivo]

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

motocicleta, moto

motocicleta, moto

Ex: After taking a safety course, she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike. 

Después de tomar un curso de seguridad, se sintió lo suficientemente segura para comprar su primera motocicleta.

changing room
changing room
[Sustantivo]

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

probador, vestuario

probador, vestuario

Ex: He felt a bit nervous waiting in the changing room before his first swim meet. 

Se sentía un poco nervioso esperando en el vestuario antes de su primera competencia de natación.

handcuff
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: The detective carried a set of handcuffs in case they needed to restrain a dangerous suspect. 

El detective llevaba un par de esposas por si necesitaba sujetar a un sospechoso peligroso.

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