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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: His main responsibility as a project manager is to ensure deadlines are met. 

Su principal responsabilidad como gerente de proyectos es asegurar que se cumplan los plazos.

chief
chief
[Adjetivo]

having the highest importance

principal

principal

Ex: She took on the chief role in managing the project, which was a big challenge. 

Ella asumió el papel principal en la gestión del proyecto, lo cual fue un gran desafío.

characteristic
characteristic
[Adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico

característico

Ex: The bird's characteristic song could be heard every morning at dawn. 
trait
trait
[Sustantivo]

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

rasgo,  característica

rasgo, característica

Ex: Strong communication is a key trait for success in business. 

Una comunicación fuerte es un rasgo clave para el éxito en los negocios.

evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Before drawing conclusions, it's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations. 

Antes de sacar conclusiones, es importante evaluar cuidadosamente todas las pruebas disponibles y considerar explicaciones alternativas.

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: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company's sales record for the quarter. 

El equipo celebró su logro al batir el récord de ventas de la empresa para el trimestre.

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: His behavior was often perplexing, leaving others unsure of his intentions. 

Su comportamiento era a menudo desconcertante, dejando a otros inseguros de sus intenciones.

puzzling
puzzling
[Adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

confuso

confuso

Ex: The detective faced a puzzling case with few clues to follow. 

El detective se enfrentó a un caso desconcertante con pocas pistas para seguir.

forebear
forebear
[Sustantivo]

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

antepasado, ascendiente

antepasado, ascendiente

Ex: Their forebears had lived in the same village for generations. 

Sus antepasados habían vivido en el mismo pueblo durante generaciones.

ancestor
ancestor
[Sustantivo]

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

antepasado

antepasado

Ex: The family tree traced their ancestors back to the 1700s in Europe. 

El árbol genealógico rastreó a sus antepasados hasta el siglo XVIII en Europa.

desire
desire
[Sustantivo]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

deseo

deseo

Ex: Emily's desire for success drove her to work tirelessly toward achieving her career goals. 

El deseo de éxito de Emily la impulsó a trabajar incansablemente para lograr sus metas profesionales.

urge
urge
[Sustantivo]

a powerful feeling prompting someone to act or respond

deseo, impulso

deseo, impulso

Ex: He fought the urge to eat the dessert immediately. 

Luchó contra el impulso de comer el postre inmediatamente.

to thrive
to thrive
[Verbo]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prosperar

prosperar

Ex: With a supportive environment, employees tend to thrive and contribute positively to the workplace. 

Con un entorno de apoyo, los empleados tienden a prosperar y contribuir positivamente en el lugar de trabajo.

to flourish

to quickly grow in a successful way

florecer, prosperar

florecer, prosperar

Ex: The young artist flourished under the mentorship of a renowned painter, rapidly improving her skills and gaining recognition. 

El joven artista floreció bajo la tutoría de un pintor renombrado, mejorando rápidamente sus habilidades y ganando reconocimiento.

bond
bond
[Sustantivo]

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

lazo

lazo

Ex: Shared hardship can create a lasting bond between friends. 

Las dificultades compartidas pueden crear un vínculo duradero entre amigos.

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: The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries. 

Los pueblos indígenas habitan esta tierra desde hace siglos.

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 key is to unlock the door. 

La función de la llave es desbloquear la puerta.

cruise
cruise
[Sustantivo]

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

crucero

crucero

Ex: The river cruise took passengers through picturesque villages and historic landmarks along the Rhine River. 

El crucero fluvial llevó a los pasajeros por pintorescos pueblos y monumentos históricos a lo largo del río Rin.

insomnia
insomnia
[Sustantivo]

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

insomnio

insomnio

Ex: The doctor recommended a few relaxation techniques to help combat her insomnia and improve her sleep quality. 

El médico recomendó algunas técnicas de relajación para ayudar a combatir su insomnio y mejorar la calidad de su sueño.

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: She placed her lunch and notebook in her satchel for the day’s trip. 

Ella colocó su almuerzo y su cuaderno en su cartera para el viaje del día.

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: They were excited about the playdate because they had planned to bake cookies. 

Estaban emocionados por la cita de juego porque habían planeado hornear galletas.

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: After the sleepover, they all woke up early to make pancakes together. 

Después de la pijamada, todos se despertaron temprano para hacer panqueques juntos.

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: The doctor explained that memory loss could be related to stress or sleep deprivation. 

El médico explicó que la pérdida de memoria podría estar relacionada con el estrés o la privación del sueño.

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: It’s important to check the nappy regularly to prevent rashes. 

Es importante revisar el pañal regularmente para prevenir erupciones.

to crawl
to crawl
[Verbo]

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

arrastrarse

arrastrarse

Ex: In the dense underbrush, the jungle explorer needed to crawl to avoid entangling vines and thick foliage. 

En la espesa maleza, el explorador de la jungla necesitó arrastrarse para evitar enredarse en lianas y espeso follaje.

to settle down

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

establecerse, asentarse

establecerse, asentarse

Ex: The artist decided to settle down in a peaceful village to focus on her work. 

La artista decidió establecerse en un pueblo tranquilo para centrarse en su trabajo.

to [play] truant

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

Ex: She has played truant three times this month. 
infant
infant
[Sustantivo]

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

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: The infant's infectious laughter brought joy to everyone in the room. 

La risa contagiosa del bebé trajo alegría a todos en la habitación.

schoolboy
schoolboy
[Sustantivo]

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

escolar, alumno

escolar, alumno

Ex: He was a shy schoolboy, always sitting at the back of the class. 

Era un escolar tímido, siempre sentado al fondo de la clase.

lover
lover
[Sustantivo]

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

amante

amante

Ex: He wrote heartfelt poetry to express his feelings for his secret lover. 

Escribió poesía sincera para expresar sus sentimientos por su amante secreto.

soldier
soldier
[Sustantivo]

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

soldado

soldado

Ex: In ancient times, a soldier often carried a shield and sword. 

En la antigüedad, un soldado solía llevar un escudo y una espada.

justice
justice
[Sustantivo]

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

justicia

justicia

Ex: Citizens rely on the government to maintain justice. 

Los ciudadanos dependen del gobierno para mantener la justicia.

childishness
childishness
[Sustantivo]

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

infantilismo,  puerilidad

infantilismo, puerilidad

Ex: He regretted his childishness after realizing how it affected his relationships. 

Se arrepintió de su infantilismo después de darse cuenta de cómo afectaba sus relaciones.

stage
stage
[Sustantivo]

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

etapa

etapa

Ex: The company is in the early stages of developing a new product line. 

La empresa está en las primeras etapas de desarrollo de una nueva línea de productos.

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 hand on the sharp edge of the metal gate. 

Ella se rasguñó la mano en el borde afilado de la puerta de metal.

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: The monthly mortgage payments include principal and interest, as well as property taxes and insurance. 

Los pagos mensuales de la hipoteca incluyen el capital y los intereses, así como los impuestos a la propiedad y el seguro.

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: He rented a buggy to explore the old town on his vacation. 

Alquiló un buggy para explorar el casco antiguo en sus vacaciones.

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: He asked her out on a date to the local art museum. 

Él la invitó a una cita al museo de arte local.

to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance. 

Fue ascendido a vicepresidente de ventas por su desempeño excepcional.

sensible
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, razonable

sensato, razonable

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks. 

Un líder sensato sabe cuándo tomar riesgos calculados.

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: She forgot her glasses at home, so she couldn't read the menu. 

Ella olvidó sus gafas en casa, así que no podía leer el menú.

to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

Ex: Despite a busy schedule, he manages to work out regularly to maintain his fitness levels. 

A pesar de una agenda ocupada, logra entrenar regularmente para mantener sus niveles de condición física.

ache
ache
[Sustantivo]

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

dolor

dolor

Ex: My grandmother always complains about an ache in her leg. 

Mi abuela siempre se queja de un dolor en su pierna.

pain
pain
[Sustantivo]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

dolor

dolor

Ex: The dentist gave me medicine to ease the pain. 

El dentista me dio medicina para aliviar el dolor.

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: He took his time to color in the shapes carefully with crayons. 

Se tomó su tiempo para colorear las formas cuidadosamente con crayones.

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: I always enjoy a lie-in on Sunday mornings. 

Siempre disfruto de una dormida los domingos por la mañana.

divorced
divorced
[Adjetivo]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorciado

divorciado

Ex: The divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children. 

La pareja divorciada permaneció en buenos términos por el bien de sus hijos.

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: After being told no, the toddler had a loud tantrum in the supermarket. 

Después de que le dijeran que no, el niño pequeño tuvo un berrinche fuerte en el supermercado.

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: She loved the cozy warmth from the potbelly during the cold evenings. 

A ella le encantaba el calor acogedor del estufa de leña durante las noches frías.

bald
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun. 

El hombre calvo usaba un sombrero para proteger su cabeza del sol.

to swot
to swot
[Verbo]

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

empollar, hincar los codos

empollar, hincar los codos

Ex: He tends to swot in the last few days before the deadline. 

Tiende a empollar en los últimos días antes del plazo.

clubbing
clubbing
[Sustantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

ir de discotecas

ir de discotecas

Ex: After a long week, they like to go clubbing to unwind and enjoy the nightlife. 

Después de una larga semana, les gusta ir de marcha para relajarse y disfrutar de la vida nocturna.

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: She was teetering on one leg when she lost her balance. 

Ella se tambaleaba sobre una pierna cuando perdió el equilibrio.

to [take] a nap

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

Ex: Some people find that taking a short nap after lunch helps them stay alert and focused for the rest of the day. 
to watch
to watch
[Verbo]

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

mirar

mirar

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play. 

El público observó con entusiasmo a los actores en el escenario durante la obra.

to fancy {oneself}

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

Ex: Many people fancy themselves as writers but never finish a book. 
to put {oneself} down

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

Ex: I noticed that he often puts himself down when he’s around people he admires. 
to look after

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding, watering, and pruning the plants. 

El jardinero cuida del jardín deshierbando, regando y podando las plantas.

to [think] for {oneself}

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

pensar por uno mismo

pensar por uno mismo

Ex: She was proud of her ability to think for herself in difficult situations. 
to think of

to consider something while deciding what to do

pensar en, tener en cuenta

pensar en, tener en cuenta

Ex: She thinks of her personal values when deciding which projects to take on. 

Ella piensa en sus valores personales al decidir qué proyectos asumir.

to [flatter] {oneself}

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

Ex: She’s always flattering herself about how much work she does around the office. 
to [kick] {oneself}

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

Ex: I keep kicking myself for not calling him soonernow it’s too late. 
gray
gray
[Adjetivo]

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

canoso

canoso

Ex: The gray man offered wise advice, his hair a testament to his years of experience. 

El hombre gris ofreció un consejo sabio, su cabello era un testimonio de sus años de experiencia.

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: She decided to please herself and take a relaxing weekend getaway, regardless of her friends' plans. 

Ella decidió complacerse y tomar un relajante fin de semana de escapada, sin importar los planes de sus amigos.

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