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

[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even more hectic than usual .Los cambios de último momento hicieron que la planificación del evento fuera aún más **caótica** de lo habitual.

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emotional

[Adjetivo]

relating to people's emotions

emocional, sentimental

Ex: Writing poetry is a way for him to express his strong emotional feelings .Escribir poesía es una forma para él de expresar sus fuertes sentimientos **emocionales**.

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to make a fuss

[Frase]

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: The made a fuss when its owner left the house , whining and barking until they returned .

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gutted

[Adjetivo]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

destrozado, desolado

Ex: She felt gutted after hearing that her favorite band canceled the concert.

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to blow away

[Verbo]

to impress someone greatly

asombrar, dejar boquiabierto

Ex: The surprise announcement blew everyone away at the event.El anuncio sorpresa **dejó boquiabierto** a todos en el evento.

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thrilled to bits

[Frase]

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

Ex: You could tell he thrilled to bits by the huge smile on his face .

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to get through to

[Verbo]

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

Ex: The message was finally getting through to him .El mensaje **finalmente estaba llegando** a él.

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couch potato

[Sustantivo]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

mueble, teleadicto

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.Su falta de actividad física y su constante visión de la televisión lo han convertido en un **patata de sofá**.

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to get at

[Verbo]

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

atacar sutilmente, criticar indirectamente

Ex: He did n't appreciate the way his colleagues were getting at his work ethics during the meeting .No apreció la forma en que sus colegas **se metían** con su ética de trabajo durante la reunión.

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adoration

[Sustantivo]

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

adoración

Ex: His adoration for the sports team grew after they won the championship .Su **adoración** por el equipo deportivo creció después de que ganaron el campeonato.

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pride

[Sustantivo]

a feeling of dignity and self-respect

orgullo, dignidad

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curiosity

[Sustantivo]

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

curiosidad

Ex: The child 's curiosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .La **curiosidad** del niño sobre cómo funcionaban las cosas a menudo llevaba a horas de experimentación y aprendizaje.

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encouragement

[Sustantivo]

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

ánimo, aliento

Ex: With her encouragement, he decided to pursue his dreams .Con su **ánimo**, decidió perseguir sus sueños.

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fury

[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

furia

Ex: After the argument , he was left alone , still seething with fury.Después de la discusión, se quedó solo, todavía hirviendo de **furia**.

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indignation

[Sustantivo]

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

indignación

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .Sintió una oleada de **indignación** cuando escuchó la crítica injusta.

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irritation

[Sustantivo]

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

irritación, molestia

Ex: The persistent ringing of the phone caused great irritation during the meeting .El sonido persistente del teléfono causó una gran **irritación** durante la reunión.

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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

Ex: She handled the compliment with modesty, simply thanking them without making a big deal of it.Ella manejó el cumplido con **modestia**, simplemente agradeciéndoles sin darle mucha importancia.

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reassurance

[Sustantivo]

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

consuelo, seguridad

Ex: They offered their reassurance that the delay would not affect the project 's completion .Ofrecieron su **tranquilidad** asegurando que el retraso no afectaría la finalización del proyecto.

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anxiety

[Sustantivo]

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

ansiedad, preocupación

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave of anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .El plazo ajustado causó una ola de **ansiedad** que lo invadió, dificultando la concentración.

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boastfulness

[Sustantivo]

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

jactancia, fanfarronería

Ex: He displayed a great deal of boastfulness after his promotion , making others feel uncomfortable .Mostró una gran **jactancia** después de su ascenso, haciendo que los demás se sintieran incómodos.

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disappointment

[Sustantivo]

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

decepción

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .A pesar de la **decepción** de no ganar la competencia, estaba orgullosa de todo lo que había aprendido.

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fear

[Sustantivo]

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

miedo

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .Su **miedo** a hablar en público lo llevó a evitar presentaciones y discursos.

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gratitude

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

gratitud, agradecimiento

Ex: A simple " thank you " is an easy way to express gratitude.

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sarcasm

[Sustantivo]

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

sarcasmo

Ex: The comedian ’s sarcasm about everyday situations made his stand-up routine incredibly funny .El **sarcasmo** del comediante sobre situaciones cotidianas hizo su rutina de stand-up increíblemente divertida.

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relief

[Sustantivo]

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

alivio, tranquilidad

Ex: She experienced great relief when the missing pet was found .Ella sintió un gran **alivio** cuando encontraron a la mascota perdida.

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astonishment

[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

estupefacción

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop caused us all to gasp in astonishment.La impresionante vista desde la cima de la montaña nos hizo a todos quedarnos boquiabiertos de **asombro**.

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delight

[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

alegría, deleite

Ex: He felt an overwhelming sense of delight when he received the good news .Sintió un abrumador sentido de **alegría** cuando recibió la buena noticia.

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

[Frase]

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Ex: You won the lottery?!

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to die

[Verbo]

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

morir por, estar deseando