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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 1

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

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main
[Adjetivo]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: main goal of the marketing campaign is to increase brand awareness and customer engagement .
chief
[Adjetivo]

having the highest importance

principal

principal

Ex: In this project , chief objective is to develop sustainable solutions for environmental conservation .
characteristic
[Adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico

característico

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is characteristic trait of her personality .
trait
[Sustantivo]

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

rasgo, característica

rasgo, característica

Ex: His sense of humor was trait that made him beloved by his friends .
evidence
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .
trace
[Sustantivo]

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

huella, indicio

huella, indicio

achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated achievement together .
feat
[Sustantivo]

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

hazaña, logro

hazaña, logro

perplexing
[Adjetivo]

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

confuso, enigmático

confuso, enigmático

Ex: The scientist found the results of the experiment perplexing, as they didn’t match expectations.
puzzling
[Adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

confuso

confuso

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.
forebear
[Sustantivo]

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

antepasado, ascendiente

antepasado, ascendiente

Ex: We honor forebears by maintaining the family customs .
ancestor
[Sustantivo]

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

antepasado

antepasado

Ex: They shared stories about ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .
desire
[Sustantivo]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

deseo

deseo

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies awakened a desire for something sweet in Mary .
urge
[Sustantivo]

a strong desire or impulse to do something

impulso, urgencia

impulso, urgencia

to thrive
[Verbo]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prosperar

prosperar

Ex: They thriving in their respective careers due to continuous learning .

to quickly grow in a successful way

florecer, prosperar

florecer, prosperar

Ex: The community flourished thanks to the dedication and hard work of its volunteers .
bond
[Sustantivo]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

lazo

lazo

tie
[Sustantivo]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

lazo, vínculo

lazo, vínculo

to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The desert is inhabited due to its harsh climate .
to live in
[Verbo]

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

vivir en, residir en

vivir en, residir en

function
[Sustantivo]

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

función

función

Ex: function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .
cruise
[Sustantivo]

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

crucero

crucero

Ex: cruise director organized daily activities and events to keep passengers entertained during the transatlantic crossing .
insomnia
[Sustantivo]

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

insomnio

insomnio

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .
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

maletín, cartera

maletín, cartera

Ex: The teacher carried satchel filled with grading papers and assignments .
playdate
[Sustantivo]

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

cita de juego, juego programado

cita de juego, juego programado

Ex: After school , they headed straight to playdate to enjoy some time together .
sleepover
[Sustantivo]

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

pijamada, noche de peli

pijamada, noche de peli

Ex: After sleepover, they all agreed to have one every month .
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, amnesia

pérdida de memoria, amnesia

Ex: Over time , memory loss became more noticeable , affecting his daily life .
nappy
[Sustantivo]

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

pañal, dodote

pañal, dodote

Ex: I packed nappies for the trip to make sure the baby stays dry .
to crawl
[Verbo]

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

arrastrarse

arrastrarse

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began crawl silently through the grass .

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

asentarse, establecerse

asentarse, establecerse

Ex: She plans to settle down in the countryside after retiring.

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

Ex: The students decided to play truant and go to the park instead of attending their afternoon classes.
infant
[Sustantivo]

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

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.
schoolboy
[Sustantivo]

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

escolar, niño de escuela

escolar, niño de escuela

Ex: His favorite activity as schoolboy was playing soccer after school with his classmates .
lover
[Sustantivo]

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

amante

amante

Ex: She could n't bear the thought of lover being away for long and eagerly awaited their next reunion .
soldier
[Sustantivo]

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

soldado

soldado

Ex: soldier polished his boots until they shone .
justice
[Sustantivo]

the principle of moral or legal righteousness, equity, and impartiality

justicia, equidad

justicia, equidad

childishness
[Sustantivo]

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

inmadurez, niñería

inmadurez, niñería

Ex: The movie ’s humor was based on childishness of the main character 's adventures .
stage
[Sustantivo]

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

etapa

etapa

Ex: The play 's stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .
to graze
[Verbo]

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

rasparse, rasguñarse

rasparse, rasguñarse

Ex: The grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .
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: Failure to mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
buggy
[Sustantivo]

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

carroza, carruaje

carroza, carruaje

Ex: The farmer used buggy to transport goods to the market .
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 spent hours getting ready for date, hoping to make a good impression .
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: After the successful project , he promoted to vice president .
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, sensata

sensato, sensata

Ex: sensible, she avoided risky investments .
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: glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

Ex: worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
ache
[Sustantivo]

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

dolor

dolor

Ex: She woke up with a ache in her neck .
pain
[Sustantivo]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

dolor

dolor

Ex: pain from his sunburn made it hard to sleep .

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

colorear, pintar

colorear, pintar

Ex: Can color in the missing details in the report before you submit it ?
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 más, dormir hasta tarde

dormir más, dormir hasta tarde

Ex: Holidays are the best time for a lie-in without feeling guilty .
divorced
[Adjetivo]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorciado

divorciado

Ex: The divorced man sought therapy to help him cope with the emotional aftermath of the separation.
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 studenttantrum disrupted the entire classroom .
potbelly
[Sustantivo]

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

estufa de barriga, calentador de leña

estufa de barriga, calentador de leña

Ex: potbelly crackled as the wood inside burned .
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and bald head , which suited him well .
to swot
[Verbo]

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

estudiar intensamente, repasar rápidamente

estudiar intensamente, repasar rápidamente

Ex: He is known swot right up until the last minute before exams .
clubbing
[Sustantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

ir de discotecas

ir de discotecas

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.
to teeter
[Verbo]

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

danzar, tambalearse

danzar, tambalearse

Ex: teeters on the edge of the platform every time she gets close to it .

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

Ex: When the baby finally fell asleep , took a nap to catch up on some much-needed rest .
to watch
[Verbo]

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

mirar

mirar

Ex: I watch the game tomorrow with my friends .

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

Ex: The actor, who fancied himself the next big star, struggled to get roles.

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

Ex: He realized he needed to stop putting himself down if he wanted to move forward in life.

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

pensar por uno mismo

pensar por uno mismo

Ex: They encouraged the students think for themselves and question what they were taught .

to consider something while deciding what to do

pensar en, considerar

pensar en, considerar

Ex: thought of his budget constraints before deciding on the vacation destination .

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

Ex: I think youflattering yourself if you believe they ’re all talking about you .

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

Ex: I could have asked for help , but I didn’t — now I kick myself for not doing it .
gray
[Adjetivo]

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

canoso

canoso

Ex: gray, fatherly figure shared stories of the past , his hair and demeanor embodying a lifetime of wisdom .
to please
[Verbo]

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

complacer, satisfacer

complacer, satisfacer

Ex: Don't worry about what others think; just please yourself when making decisions about your career.
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