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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 3

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "pasarlo mal", "acaudalado", "superar", etc.

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to move up
[Verbo]

to move to a higher place

subir

subir

Ex: She decided to move up to the next floor to get a better view.Ella decidió **subir** al siguiente piso para obtener una mejor vista.
to sit up
[Verbo]

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

incorporarse, sentarse

incorporarse, sentarse

Ex: The yoga instructor instructed the class to slowly sit up after the relaxation pose .El instructor de yoga le indicó a la clase que se **incorporara** lentamente después de la postura de relajación.
to curl up
[Verbo]

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

acurrucarse, enroscarse

acurrucarse, enroscarse

Ex: The dog curled up in its favorite spot , seeking solace after a tiring day of play .El perro **se acurrucó** en su lugar favorito, buscando consuelo después de un día agotador de juego.

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

menospreciar, mirar por encima del hombro

menospreciar, mirar por encima del hombro

Ex: The arrogant aristocrat looked down on the common people .El aristócrata arrogante **menospreciaba** a la gente común.

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

acostarse, tumbarse

acostarse, tumbarse

Ex: The doctor advised him to lie down if he felt dizzy .El médico le aconsejó que **se acostara** si se sentía mareado.
to turn up
[Verbo]

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

subir

subir

Ex: The soup was n't heating up fast enough , so she turned up the stove .La sopa no se calentaba lo suficientemente rápido, así que **subió** la estufa.
to save up
[Verbo]

to set money or resources aside for future use

ahorrar, guardar

ahorrar, guardar

Ex: She saved her allowance up to buy a new bike.Ella **ahorró** su asignación para comprar una bicicleta nueva.

to become faster

acelerar, apresurarse

acelerar, apresurarse

Ex: The heartbeat monitor indicated that the patient 's heart rate began to speed up, requiring medical attention .El monitor de latidos del corazón indicó que el ritmo cardíaco del paciente comenzó a **acelerarse**, requiriendo atención médica.

to become silent or less noisy

callarse, tranquilizarse

callarse, tranquilizarse

Ex: The noisy construction site finally quieted down in the evening .El ruidoso sitio de construcción finalmente **se calmó** por la tarde.

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

reducir

reducir

Ex: The company has cut down production to meet environmental goals .La empresa ha **reducido** la producción para cumplir con los objetivos ambientales.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

decelerar, ir más despacio

decelerar, ir más despacio

Ex: The train started to slow down as it reached the station .El tren comenzó a **reducir la velocidad** cuando llegó a la estación.
to trade
[Verbo]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

comerciar

comerciar

Ex: The company has recently traded shares on the stock market .La empresa ha **negociado** recientemente acciones en el mercado de valores.

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

ponerse elegante, vestirse de etiqueta

ponerse elegante, vestirse de etiqueta

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected to dress up in semi-formal attire .Al asistir a la boda, se esperaba que los invitados **se vistieran** con atuendo semi-formal.

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

simplificar en exceso, hacer más accesible

simplificar en exceso, hacer más accesible

Ex: The complex jargon in the manual was dumbed down to help customers troubleshoot issues on their own.La jerga compleja del manual fue **simplificada** para ayudar a los clientes a solucionar problemas por su cuenta.

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

vestirse de manera informal, ponerse ropa casual

vestirse de manera informal, ponerse ropa casual

Ex: She has dressed down for the past few weeks due to the summer heat .Ella se ha **vestido de manera informal** las últimas semanas debido al calor del verano.
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer

establecer

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .Después de meses de planificación y coordinación, los empresarios finalmente **establecieron** su propia empresa de desarrollo de software en el corazón de la ciudad.
to fire up
[Verbo]

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

entusiasmar, animar

entusiasmar, animar

Ex: She always knows how to fire up the team with her positive attitude .Ella siempre sabe cómo **animar** al equipo con su actitud positiva.
to boot up
[Verbo]

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

arrancar, encender

arrancar, encender

Ex: She booted her laptop up and began working on the report.Ella **encendió** su portátil y comenzó a trabajar en el informe.

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

renunciando

renunciando

Ex: Realizing the need for change , the business owner decided to stand down and hand over day-to-day operations to a new manager .Al darse cuenta de la necesidad de un cambio, el dueño del negocio decidió **retirarse** y entregar las operaciones diarias a un nuevo gerente.

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

estropearse

estropearse

Ex: The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .El cortacésped **se averió** en medio del corte del césped.

to make something stop working

apagar

apagar

Ex: The IT department will shut down the servers for maintenance tonight .El departamento de TI **apagará** los servidores para mantenimiento esta noche.
to wind up
[Verbo]

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

concluir, terminar

concluir, terminar

Ex: She wound up the project ahead of schedule, much to everyone's surprise.Ella **terminó** el proyecto antes de lo previsto, para sorpresa de todos.
to buy up
[Verbo]

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

acaparar

acaparar

Ex: The store decided to buy up the seasonal items before they ran out .La tienda decidió **comprar** los artículos de temporada antes de que se agotaran.
to use up
[Verbo]

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

agotar, consumir por completo

agotar, consumir por completo

Ex: The team used up their allocated budget for the project .El equipo **agotó** su presupuesto asignado para el proyecto.

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

determinar, identificar

determinar, identificar

Ex: The flavor of this dish is unique and difficult to pin down.El sabor de este plato es único y difícil de **definir con precisión**.

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

establecerse, asentarse

establecerse, asentarse

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

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

redimirse, superar

redimirse, superar

Ex: The individual sought to live down their criminal record by pursuing a life of law-abiding citizenship .El individuo buscó **superar** su historial delictivo llevando una vida de ciudadano respetuoso de la ley.
to grow up
[Verbo]

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

crecer

crecer

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.Cuando **crezca**, quiero ser músico.
to wake up
[Verbo]

to no longer be asleep

despertarse

despertarse

Ex: We should wake up early to catch the sunrise at the beach .Deberíamos **despertarnos** temprano para ver el amanecer en la playa.

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

agotar, consumir

agotar, consumir

Ex: He is running down his energy after working nonstop for days .Está **agotando** su energía después de trabajar sin parar durante días.

to express thoughts freely and confidently

expresarse, hablar claro

expresarse, hablar claro

Ex: It 's crucial to speak up for what you believe in .Es crucial **hablar claro** por lo que crees.

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

iluminar, aclarar

iluminar, aclarar

Ex: Lightening up the living room with brighter paint and new lighting fixtures made it feel more inviting and comfortable .**Aclarar** la sala de estar con pintura más brillante y nuevas luminarias la hizo sentir más acogedora y cómoda.

to become less angry, upset, or worried

calmarse

calmarse

Ex: The baby finally calmed down after being rocked to sleep .El bebé finalmente se **tranquilizó** después de ser mecido para dormir.
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .No **abandones** ahora; ya casi llegas.

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

bajar, descender

bajar, descender

Ex: The balloonist let down the anchor rope , securing the hot air balloon to the ground .El globista **bajó** la cuerda del ancla, asegurando el globo aerostático al suelo.
well-off
[Adjetivo]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

suficientemente rico

suficientemente rico

Ex: They invested wisely and became well-off in their retirement years .Invirtieron sabiamente y se volvieron **acomodados** en sus años de jubilación.
depression
[Sustantivo]

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

depresión

depresión

Ex: The global economy entered a deep depression following the financial crisis of 2008 .La economía mundial entró en una **depresión** profunda tras la crisis financiera de 2008.
extravagant
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

derrochador, despilfarrador

derrochador, despilfarrador

Ex: The CEO 's extravagant spending habits raised eyebrows among shareholders and employees alike .Los hábitos de gasto **extravagantes** del CEO hicieron levantar las cejas tanto a los accionistas como a los empleados.
affluent
[Adjetivo]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

próspero

próspero

Ex: The affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .La pareja **adinerada** donó generosamente a organizaciones benéficas e instituciones culturales locales.
to man up
[Verbo]

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

actuar con valentía, mostrar coraje

actuar con valentía, mostrar coraje

Ex: I know this is tough , but you have to man up and get through it .Sé que esto es difícil, pero tienes que **ser valiente** y superarlo.
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

mimado, consentido

mimado, consentido

Ex: It's important for parents to set boundaries to prevent their children from becoming spoiled and entitled.Es importante que los padres establezcan límites para evitar que sus hijos se vuelvan **mimados** y con derechos.
to play up
[Verbo]

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

destacar, resaltar

destacar, resaltar

Ex: To make the story more engaging , the author played up the main character 's internal conflict .Para hacer la historia más atractiva, el autor **resaltó** el conflicto interno del personaje principal.
rich
[Adjetivo]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

rico, adinerado

rico, adinerado

Ex: The rich philanthropist sponsored scholarships for underprivileged students .El **rico** filántropo patrocinó becas para estudiantes desfavorecidos.
hardship
[Sustantivo]

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

dificultad, penuria

dificultad, penuria

Ex: Despite the hardship, they managed to stay positive and hopeful for the future .A pesar de **la adversidad**, lograron mantenerse positivos y esperanzados por el futuro.
prosperous
[Adjetivo]

rich and financially successful

próspero

próspero

Ex: The merchant led a prosperous life .El comerciante llevaba una vida **próspera**.
modest
[Adjetivo]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto

modesto

Ex: He gave a modest reply when asked about his success .Dio una respuesta **modesta** cuando le preguntaron sobre su éxito.
budget
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

presupuesto

presupuesto

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .El proyecto superó el **presupuesto**, lo que llevó a recortes en otras áreas.
careful
[Adjetivo]

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

prudente, ahorrativo

prudente, ahorrativo

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: After losing his job , fell on hard times and had to move back in with his parents .

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

Ex: With her talents and opportunities , she has the potential to from rags to riches in the future .

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

Ex: The entrepreneur 's innovative startup idea helped make a fortune.

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time

Ex: Single parents have it rough, balancing work and raising children alone .
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