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El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 12

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 12 del libro de curso Headway Intermediate, como "amanecer de la tierra", "pelea", "protesta", etc.

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to approve
[Verbo]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

aprobar

aprobar

Ex: The government has approved additional funding for the project .El gobierno ha **aprobado** fondos adicionales para el proyecto.

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

quejarse

quejarse

Ex: Rather than complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .En lugar de **quejarse** del clima, Sarah decidió sacar el máximo provecho del día lluvioso y se quedó en casa leyendo un libro.
to gossip
[Verbo]

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

cotillear, chismorrear

cotillear, chismorrear

Ex: She can't help but gossip every time someone new joins the team.Ella no puede evitar **chismorrear** cada vez que alguien nuevo se une al equipo.
to quarrel
[Verbo]

to have a serious argument

discutir, pelearse

discutir, pelearse

Ex: Despite their initial agreement , business partners started to quarrel over the allocation of profits , jeopardizing their partnership .A pesar de su acuerdo inicial, los socios comerciales comenzaron a **discutir** sobre la distribución de las ganancias, poniendo en peligro su asociación.
to yell
[Verbo]

to shout very loudly

gritar

gritar

Ex: Frustrated with the technical issue , he could n't help but yell.Frustrado con el problema técnico, no pudo evitar **gritar**.
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Ella **discute** con sus compañeros de clase sobre el mejor equipo de fútbol.

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

felicitar, halagar

felicitar, halagar

Ex: He complimented his colleague on his new suit , appreciating its style and professional appearance .Él **felicitó** a su colega por su nuevo traje, apreciando su estilo y apariencia profesional.
to grumble
[Verbo]

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

refunfuñar, quejarse en voz baja

refunfuñar, quejarse en voz baja

Ex: She grumbled about the long wait in line .Ella **refunfuñó** por la larga espera en la fila.

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: The music streaming service recommended a personalized playlist featuring artists and genres I enjoy .El servicio de transmisión de música **recomendó** una lista de reproducción personalizada con artistas y géneros que disfruto.
good
[Adjetivo]

having a quality that is satisfying

bueno

bueno

Ex: The weather was good, so they decided to have a picnic in the park .El clima estaba **bueno**, así que decidieron hacer un picnic en el parque.
idea
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

idea

idea

Ex: The manager welcomed any ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .El gerente dio la bienvenida a cualquier **idea** de los empleados para mejorar la moral en el lugar de trabajo.

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.
social
[Adjetivo]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

social

social

Ex: Economic factors can impact social mobility and access to opportunities within society .Los factores económicos pueden afectar la movilidad **social** y el acceso a oportunidades dentro de la sociedad.
volume
[Sustantivo]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

volumen

volumen

Ex: The volume of water in the tank is monitored regularly .El **volumen** de agua en el tanque se monitorea regularmente.
court of law
[Sustantivo]

a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules

tribunal de justicia

tribunal de justicia

Ex: Everyone is entitled to a fair trial in a court of law.Todos tienen derecho a un juicio justo en un **tribunal de justicia**.
to dislike
[Verbo]

to not like a person or thing

no gustar

no gustar

Ex: We strongly dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .Nos desagradan mucho las personas maleducadas; son irrespetuosas.
to like
[Verbo]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

gustar

gustar

Ex: What kind of music do you like?¿Qué tipo de música te **gusta**?
to ask
[Verbo]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

preguntar

preguntar

Ex: The detective asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .El detective **preguntó** al sospechoso dónde estaba la noche del crimen.
to order
[Verbo]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

pedir, ordenar

pedir, ordenar

Ex: They ordered appetizers to share before their main courses .Ellos **pidieron** entradas para compartir antes de sus platos principales.
to speak
[Verbo]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

hablar

hablar

Ex: I had to speak in a softer tone to convince her .Tuve que **hablar** en un tono más suave para convencerla.
to accuse
[Verbo]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

acusar

acusar

Ex: The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands .Los manifestantes **acusaron** al gobierno de ignorar sus demandas.
to beg
[Verbo]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

suplicar, implorar

suplicar, implorar

Ex: He begged his friends to join him on the adventurous road trip .Él **rogó** a sus amigos que lo acompañaran en el viaje por carretera aventurero.

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

criticar

criticar

Ex: The panel of judges will criticize each contestant 's performance based on technical skill .El panel de jueces **criticará** el desempeño de cada concursante basándose en la habilidad técnica.
to insist
[Verbo]

to be persistent or unwavering in one's actions, beliefs, or behavior

insistir, persistir

insistir, persistir

to scream
[Verbo]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

gritar

gritar

Ex: Excited fans would scream with joy when their favorite band took the stage at the concert .Los fanáticos emocionados **gritaban** de alegría cuando su banda favorita subía al escenario en el concierto.
to admit
[Verbo]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

admitir, confesar

admitir, confesar

Ex: The employee has admitted to violating the company 's policies .El empleado ha **admitido** violar las políticas de la empresa.
to chat
[Verbo]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

chatear

chatear

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .El grupo decidió **chatear** usando la nueva plataforma de mensajería.
to deny
[Verbo]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

negar

negar

Ex: She had to deny any involvement in the incident to protect her reputation .Ella tuvo que **negar** cualquier participación en el incidente para proteger su reputación.
to praise
[Verbo]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

elogiar, alabar

elogiar, alabar

Ex: Colleagues gathered to praise the retiring employee for their years of dedicated service and contributions .Los colegas se reunieron para **elogiar** al empleado que se jubila por sus años de servicio dedicado y contribuciones.
to suggest
[Verbo]

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

sugerir

sugerir

Ex: The committee suggested changes to the draft proposal .El comité **sugirió** cambios al borrador de la propuesta.
to advise
[Verbo]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

aconsejar, sugerir

aconsejar, sugerir

Ex: The teacher advised the students to study the textbook thoroughly before the exam .El profesor **aconsejó** a los estudiantes que estudiaran el libro de texto a fondo antes del examen.
to command
[Verbo]

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

mandar

mandar

Ex: The coach commands the team to focus on their defensive strategy .El entrenador **ordena** al equipo que se concentre en su estrategia defensiva.
to discuss
[Verbo]

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

discutir, hablar de

discutir, hablar de

Ex: Can we discuss this matter privately ?¿Podemos **discutir** este asunto en privado?
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .El acusado **protestó** contra los cargos en su contra, manteniendo su inocencia.
to whisper
[Verbo]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

susurrar

susurrar

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .El viento parecía **susurrar** a través de los árboles en la tranquila tarde.
lunar module
[Sustantivo]

a spacecraft designed for travel and operations on the surface of the moon, typically used as part of a lunar mission or expedition

módulo lunar, vehículo lunar

módulo lunar, vehículo lunar

Ex: The lunar module's landing gear absorbed the impact when it touched the lunar surface .El tren de aterrizaje del **módulo lunar** absorbió el impacto cuando tocó la superficie lunar.
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.El gobierno está implementando programas para mejorar las condiciones de vida en los **barrios marginales**.
crewman
[Sustantivo]

a person who is part of the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and tasks associated with a vessel, such as a ship or boat

tripulante, miembro de la tripulación

tripulante, miembro de la tripulación

something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

Ex: I did n’t want to argue , but matter of fact is that he was wrong .
sibling
[Sustantivo]

one's brother or sister

hermano o hermana

hermano o hermana

Ex: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .Los **hermanos** se reunieron para el aniversario de sus padres, recordando su infancia.
alcoholic
[Sustantivo]

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

alcohólico

alcohólico

Ex: She learned that being an alcoholic can have serious health consequences .Ella aprendió que ser un **alcohólico** puede tener graves consecuencias para la salud.
landing
[Sustantivo]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

aterrizaje

aterrizaje

Ex: The pilot practiced emergency landings during flight training.El piloto practicó **aterrizajes** de emergencia durante el entrenamiento de vuelo.
appalling
[Adjetivo]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

terrible

terrible

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.Los testigos describieron las secuelas de la explosión como verdaderamente **espantosas**.
suffering
[Sustantivo]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

sufrimiento, padecimiento

sufrimiento, padecimiento

Ex: The suffering of the victims of the natural disaster continued for days .**El sufrimiento** de las víctimas del desastre natural continuó durante días.
to cuddle
[Verbo]

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

abrazar, acariciar

abrazar, acariciar

Ex: The puppy cuddled up to its owner , seeking warmth and security in an affectionate embrace .El cachorro se **acurrucó** junto a su dueño, buscando calor y seguridad en un abrazo cariñoso.
public
[Adjetivo]

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

público

público

Ex: The new policy was designed with public needs in mind .La nueva política fue diseñada con las necesidades **públicas** en mente.
appearance
[Sustantivo]

the way that someone or something looks

aspecto

aspecto

Ex: The fashion show featured models of different appearances, showcasing diversity .El desfile de moda presentó modelos de diferentes **apariencias**, mostrando diversidad.
tunnel vision
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged

visión en túnel, visión tubular

visión en túnel, visión tubular

Ex: The driver ’s tunnel vision caused him to miss the pedestrian crossing the road .La **visión en túnel** del conductor hizo que no viera al peatón cruzando la calle.
earthrise
[Sustantivo]

the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface

salida de la Tierra, amanecer terrestre

salida de la Tierra, amanecer terrestre

Ex: The famous earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8 showed Earth as a vibrant blue sphere against the dark void of space .La famosa foto **earthrise** tomada por el Apolo 8 mostró a la Tierra como una esfera azul vibrante contra el vacío oscuro del espacio.
to offer
[Verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .Generosamente **ofreció** su tiempo y experiencia para asesorar a emprendedores aspirantes.

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convencer

convencer

Ex: He was easily persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .Fue fácilmente **persuadido** por la idea de una escapada de fin de semana.
to explain
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

explicar

explicar

Ex: They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .Ellos **explicaron** el proceso de hacer un avión de papel paso a paso.
to promise
[Verbo]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

prometer

prometer

Ex: He promised his best friend that he would be his best man at the wedding .Le **prometió** a su mejor amigo que sería su padrino de boda.
to ask
[Verbo]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

preguntar

preguntar

Ex: The detective asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .El detective **preguntó** al sospechoso dónde estaba la noche del crimen.

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

anunciar

anunciar

Ex: She has announced her resignation , surprising everyone in the office .Ella ha **anunciado** su renuncia, sorprendiendo a todos en la oficina.

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar

animar, motivar

Ex: The supportive community rallied together to encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .La comunidad solidaria se unió para **animar** a la artista local, ayudándola a creer en su talento y a seguir una carrera en las artes.
to invite
[Verbo]

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

invitar

invitar

Ex: She invited me to dinner at her favorite restaurant .Ella me **invitó** a cenar en su restaurante favorito.
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