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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "trace", "perplexing", "forbear", etc.

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main
main
[Adjetivo]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: In the park, the main attraction is the large fountain in the center. 
chief
chief
[Adjetivo]

having the highest importance

principal

principal

Ex: The chief concern of the community is addressing unemployment among young people. 
characteristic
characteristic
[Adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico

característico

Ex: His characteristic wit and humor always brightened the mood in the room. 
trait
trait
[Sustantivo]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

rasgo,  característica

rasgo, característica

Ex: Honesty is one of her most admirable traits. 
evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including DNA analysis and eyewitness testimony, to support their case. 
trace
trace
[Sustantivo]

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

huella, rastro

huella, rastro

achievement
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country. 
feat
feat
[Sustantivo]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

hazaña, logro notable

hazaña, logro notable

perplexing
perplexing
[Adjetivo]

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

desconcertante, perplejo

desconcertante, perplejo

Ex: The professor posed a perplexing question that stumped the entire class. 
puzzling
puzzling
[Adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

confuso

confuso

Ex: The puzzle had a puzzling solution that nobody could figure out. 
forebear
forebear
[Sustantivo]

an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically from earlier generations

antepasado, ascendiente

antepasado, ascendiente

Ex: His forebears came from Ireland and settled in America in the 19th century. 
ancestor
ancestor
[Sustantivo]

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

antepasado

antepasado

Ex: She discovered that one of her ancestors had fought in the Civil War. 
desire
desire
[Sustantivo]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

deseo

deseo

Ex: Sarah's desire for adventure led her to travel to exotic destinations around the world. 
urge
urge
[Sustantivo]

a powerful feeling prompting someone to act or respond

deseo, impulso

deseo, impulso

Ex: She felt an urge to call her old friend. 
to thrive
to thrive
[Verbo]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prosperar

prosperar

Ex: Despite the challenges, the small business managed to thrive in a competitive market. 
to flourish

to quickly grow in a successful way

florecer, prosperar

florecer, prosperar

Ex: The tech startup flourished in the competitive market, quickly becoming a leading company in the industry. 
bond
bond
[Sustantivo]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

lazo

lazo

Ex: The teammates developed a strong bond during the championship season. 
tie
tie
[Sustantivo]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

lazo, vínculo

lazo, vínculo

to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round. 
to live in
to live in
[Verbo]

to reside at the place where one works or studies, usually in provided accommodation on the premises

vivir en el lugar, residir en el lugar

vivir en el lugar, residir en el lugar

function
function
[Sustantivo]

the purpose or intended use of something

función

función

Ex: The function of the lever is to lift heavy objects. 
cruise
cruise
[Sustantivo]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

crucero

crucero

Ex: They booked a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon, eager to explore tropical islands and relax on luxurious cruise liners. 
insomnia
insomnia
[Sustantivo]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnio

insomnio

Ex: After several weeks of stress at work, she began to suffer from insomnia, making it difficult to concentrate during the day. 
satchel
satchel
[Sustantivo]

a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo

mochila, bolso

mochila, bolso

Ex: He packed his books into his satchel before heading off to school. 
playdate
playdate
[Sustantivo]

a prearranged time for children to get together and play, typically with a parent or caregiver present

cita de juego, junta de juego

cita de juego, junta de juego

Ex: She arranged a playdate for her son with his best friend from school. 
sleepover
sleepover
[Sustantivo]

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

pijamada, noche de pijamas

pijamada, noche de pijamas

Ex: She invited her friends to a sleepover for her birthday celebration. 
memory loss
memory loss
[Sustantivo]

the condition of forgetting or being unable to recall past events or information, ranging from minor forgetfulness to more severe forms, such as dementia or amnesia

pérdida de memoria, deterioro de la memoria

pérdida de memoria, deterioro de la memoria

Ex: Memory loss can be a common symptom of aging, but it can also be caused by other health conditions. 
nappy
nappy
[Sustantivo]

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

pañal, pañal desechable

pañal, pañal desechable

Ex: She changed the baby’s nappy after the morning feeding. 
to crawl
to crawl
[Verbo]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

arrastrarse

arrastrarse

Ex: The baby began to crawl across the living room floor. 
to settle down

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

establecerse, asentarse

establecerse, asentarse

Ex: After years of traveling, they decided to settle down in a coastal town. 
to [play] truant

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

Ex: If you play truant, you miss out on valuable lessons and fall behind. 
infant
infant
[Sustantivo]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: The pediatrician provided guidance to the new parents on caring for their infant's health and development. 
schoolboy
schoolboy
[Sustantivo]

a boy who is attending school, especially in primary or secondary education

escolar, alumno

escolar, alumno

Ex: The schoolboy eagerly raised his hand to answer the teacher’s question. 
lover
lover
[Sustantivo]

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

amante

amante

Ex: Sarah's lover surprised her with a bouquet of roses on their anniversary. 
soldier
soldier
[Sustantivo]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldado

soldado

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
justice
justice
[Sustantivo]

the exercise of judgment in determining rights, duties, or assigning rewards and punishments

justicia

justicia

Ex: The court's role is to administer justice. 
childishness
childishness
[Sustantivo]

the behavior of being immature, overly playful, or exhibiting traits typically associated with children

infantilismo,  puerilidad

infantilismo, puerilidad

Ex: His childishness made it difficult for others to take him seriously at work. 
stage
stage
[Sustantivo]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

etapa

etapa

Ex: The project is currently in the planning stage, where goals are being defined. 
to graze
to graze
[Verbo]

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

rasparse, rasguñarse

rasparse, rasguñarse

Ex: She grazed her knee when she tripped over the rock. 
mortgage
mortgage
[Sustantivo]

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

hipoteca

hipoteca

Ex: They took out a mortgage to buy their first house in the suburbs. 
buggy
buggy
[Sustantivo]

a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels, typically used for leisurely rides

un coche de caballos, un buggy

un coche de caballos, un buggy

Ex: They took a scenic ride in a buggy through the countryside. 
date
date
[Sustantivo]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

cita romántica

cita romántica

Ex: She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant. 
to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: After years of hard work, she was promoted to manager of the department. 
sensible
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, razonable

sensato, razonable

Ex: She’s a sensible friend who always offers sound advice. 
glasses
glasses
[Sustantivo]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

gafas

gafas

Ex: He cleans his glasses regularly to keep them smudge-free. 
to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

Ex: I work out with a friend to make the exercise routine more enjoyable. 
ache
ache
[Sustantivo]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

dolor

dolor

Ex: After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs. 
pain
pain
[Sustantivo]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

dolor

dolor

Ex: I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe. 
to color in

to fill in a black and white outline or picture with colors using crayons, markers, or other coloring materials

colorear, rellenar con color

colorear, rellenar con color

Ex: The children were asked to color in the pictures in their activity books. 
lie-in
lie-in
[Sustantivo]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

dormir hasta tarde, levantarse tarde

dormir hasta tarde, levantarse tarde

Ex: A lie-in can help you feel refreshed after a late night. 
divorced
divorced
[Adjetivo]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorciado

divorciado

Ex: After a lengthy legal process, they were officially divorced. 
tantrum
tantrum
[Sustantivo]

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

rabieta

rabieta

Ex: The child threw a tantrum when he couldn't have the toy. 
potbelly
potbelly
[Sustantivo]

a round stove with a bulging middle that burns wood to heat a room

estufa de leña panzona, estufa panzuda

estufa de leña panzona, estufa panzuda

Ex: The old farm had a potbelly in the kitchen, perfect for cooking and heating. 
bald
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald. 
to swot
to swot
[Verbo]

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

empollar, hincar los codos

empollar, hincar los codos

Ex: She had to swot for hours the night before the test to catch up. 
clubbing
clubbing
[Sustantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

ir de discotecas

ir de discotecas

Ex: They spent the whole weekend clubbing at the new nightclub in town. 
to teeter
to teeter
[Verbo]

to stand or move in an unsteady or unstable manner, as if about to lose balance or topple over

tambalearse, balancearse

tambalearse, balancearse

Ex: The toddler began to teeter as he took his first steps. 
to [take] a nap

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

Ex: I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'm going to take a nap for about 30 minutes before I continue working on my project. 
to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

mirar

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
to fancy {oneself}

to have an excessive or exaggerated opinion of one's own abilities, attractiveness, importance, or value

Ex: He fancies himself an expert, but he knows very little. 
to put {oneself} down

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

Ex: She tends to put herself down every time she makes a mistake. 
to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
to [think] for {oneself}

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

pensar por uno mismo

pensar por uno mismo

Ex: It's important to think for oneself and not just follow the crowd. 
to think of

to consider something while deciding what to do

pensar en, tener en cuenta

pensar en, tener en cuenta

Ex: It's important to think of the future when making financial investments. 
to [flatter] {oneself}

to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance

Ex: Don't flatter yourself—you don't sing any better than we do. 
to [kick] {oneself}

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

Ex: He could have kicked himself when he realized that he had forgotten the meeting. 
gray
gray
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

canoso

canoso

Ex: The gray gentleman spoke with the wisdom that his years had brought him. 
to please
to please
[Verbo]

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

hacer lo que uno quiera, complacer a uno mismo

hacer lo que uno quiera, complacer a uno mismo

Ex: The boss preferred me to work late, but he told me to please myself. 
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