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El libro Headway - Avanzado - La Última Palabra (Unidad 1)

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la unidad 1 The Last Word del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "hectic", "adoration", "fury", etc.

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hectic
hectic
[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

agitado

Ex: The holiday season was particularly hectic for retail employees. 

La temporada navideña fue particularmente agitada para los empleados minoristas.

emotional
emotional
[Adjetivo]

relating to feelings or emotions

emocional, sentimental

emocional, sentimental

Ex: She expressed emotional support for her friend. 

Ella expresó apoyo emocional para su amiga.

to [make] a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: He made a fuss over the slightest mistake, causing unnecessary stress for everyone involved. 
gutted
gutted
[Adjetivo]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

destrozado, desolado

destrozado, desolado

Ex: The team was gutted after their star player got injured just before the championship. 

El equipo quedó destrozado después de que su jugador estrella se lesionara justo antes del campeonato.

to blow away

to impress someone greatly

asombrar, dejar boquiabierto

asombrar, dejar boquiabierto

Ex: The dance routine blew away the judges on the competition. 

La rutina de baile dejó boquiabiertos a los jueces en la competencia.

thrilled to bits

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

Ex: When I received the offer, I was thrilled to bits beyond words. 
to get through to

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

hacer llegar el mensaje a, lograr comunicarse con

hacer llegar el mensaje a, lograr comunicarse con

Ex: I feel I’m not getting through to some of the kids in my class. 

Siento que no estoy llegando a algunos de los niños en mi clase.

couch potato
couch potato
[Sustantivo]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

adicto al sofá, teleadicto sedentario

adicto al sofá, teleadicto sedentario

Ex: My brother is a couch potato who watches shows for hours. 

Mi hermano es un adicto al sofá y se pasa horas viendo series.

to get at
to get at
[Verbo]

to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner

atacar sutilmente, criticar indirectamente

atacar sutilmente, criticar indirectamente

Ex: The opposing team's coach didn't hold back; he really got at our team's performance. 

El entrenador del equipo contrario no se contuvo; realmente se lanzó contra el rendimiento de nuestro equipo.

adoration
adoration
[Sustantivo]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

adoración

adoración

Ex: The child’s adoration for her mother was evident in every hug and kiss. 

La adoración del niño por su madre era evidente en cada abrazo y beso.

pride
pride
[Sustantivo]

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

orgullo, dignidad

orgullo, dignidad

Ex: Parents often take pride in their children's achievements. 

Los padres a menudo sienten orgullo por los logros de sus hijos.

curiosity
curiosity
[Sustantivo]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: She couldn't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her. 

No pudo resistir la curiosidad de abrir la misteriosa caja que su amigo le había dado.

encouragement
encouragement
[Sustantivo]

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

ánimo, aliento

ánimo, aliento

Ex: The coach's encouragement boosted the team's morale. 

El ánimo del entrenador elevó la moral del equipo.

fury
fury
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

furia

furia

Ex: His fury was uncontrollable when he discovered the betrayal. 

Su furia era incontrolable cuando descubrió la traición.

indignation
indignation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

indignación

indignación

Ex: The community's indignation grew as the scandal unfolded. 

La indignación de la comunidad creció a medida que se desarrollaba el escándalo.

irritation
irritation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

irritación, molestia

irritación, molestia

Ex: The irritation from the itchy sweater made it hard for him to concentrate. 

La irritación del suéter que pica le dificultó concentrarse.

modesty
modesty
[Sustantivo]

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

modestia

modestia

Ex: Her modesty was apparent when she downplayed her role in the team's victory. 

Su modestia fue evidente cuando restó importancia a su papel en la victoria del equipo.

reassurance
reassurance
[Sustantivo]

a comforting action or statement made to someone to ease their worries, uncertainties, or anxieties about something

consuelo,  seguridad

consuelo, seguridad

Ex: Her reassurance made him feel more confident in his decision. 

Su tranquilización lo hizo sentir más seguro en su decisión.

anxiety
anxiety
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

ansiedad, preocupación

ansiedad, preocupación

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety. 

Hablar con un terapeuta la ayudó a comprender y afrontar su ansiedad social.

boastfulness
boastfulness
[Sustantivo]

the act of bragging or expressing excessive pride or self-importance about oneself, one's achievements, possessions, or status

jactancia, fanfarronería

jactancia, fanfarronería

Ex: Boastfulness in a team environment can create resentment among colleagues. 

La jactancia en un entorno de equipo puede crear resentimiento entre los colegas.

disappointment
disappointment
[Sustantivo]

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

decepción

decepción

Ex: He tried to hide his disappointment when the concert was canceled due to bad weather. 

Intentó ocultar su decepción cuando el concierto fue cancelado debido al mal tiempo.

fear
fear
[Sustantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

miedo

miedo

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams. 

El miedo al fracaso lo detuvo de perseguir sus sueños.

gratitude
gratitude
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

gratitud,  agradecimiento

gratitud, agradecimiento

Ex: Practicing daily gratitude can improve your mood and outlook on life. 

Practicar la gratitud diaria puede mejorar tu estado de ánimo y tu perspectiva de la vida.

sarcasm
sarcasm
[Sustantivo]

the use of words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

sarcasmo

sarcasmo

Ex: His sarcastic remark about the team’s performance earned him a few disapproving glances. 

Su comentario sarcástico sobre el desempeño del equipo le valió algunas miradas de desaprobación.

relief
relief
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

alivio, tranquilidad

alivio, tranquilidad

Ex: His pain finally subsided, giving him much-needed relief. 

Su dolor finalmente disminuyó, dándole el alivio tan necesario.

astonishment
astonishment
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

estupefacción

estupefacción

Ex: He looked at the huge inheritance with astonishment, unable to believe his luck. 

Miró la enorme herencia con asombro, incapaz de creer en su suerte.

delight
delight
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

alegría,  deleite

alegría, deleite

Ex: They were filled with delight as they watched the fireworks light up the sky. 

Estaban llenos de alegría mientras miraban los fuegos artificiales iluminar el cielo.

to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|)

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

cuéntaselo a otro, no me tomes el pelo

cuéntaselo a otro, no me tomes el pelo

Ex: You expect me to believe you met a movie star at the bus stop? Pull the other one, it's got bells on. 

¿Esperas que crea que conociste a una estrella de cine en la parada del autobús? Cuéntaselo a otro.

to die
to die
[Verbo]

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

morir por, estar deseando

morir por, estar deseando

Ex: She's dying to try that new restaurant in town. 
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