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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 4

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "engaño", "causa perdida", "postrado en cama", etc.

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lost cause
[Sustantivo]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

caso perdido

caso perdido

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as lost cause by the new homeowners .

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
gray area
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

área gris, zona gris

área gris, zona gris

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim to level the playing field between small and large companies.
slippery slope
[Sustantivo]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

pendiente resbaladiza, escalera resbaladiza

pendiente resbaladiza, escalera resbaladiza

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .
wake-up call
[Sustantivo]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

servicio de despertador

servicio de despertador

Ex: They asked for wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
itchy feet
[Sustantivo]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

ansia de viajar, afán de irse

ansia de viajar, afán de irse

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
long shot
[Sustantivo]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

posibilidad remota

posibilidad remota

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .
raw deal
[Sustantivo]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

un trato injusto, un acuerdo desfavorable

un trato injusto, un acuerdo desfavorable

Ex: The employees felt they had been given raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .
sore point
[Sustantivo]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

tema delicado, punto sensible

tema delicado, punto sensible

Ex: The broken air conditioning was sore point during their summer vacation .
wishful thinking
[Sustantivo]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pensamiento ilusorio, deseo irrealizable

pensamiento ilusorio, deseo irrealizable

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was wishful thinking.

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

conclusión inevitable, conclusión previsible

conclusión inevitable, conclusión previsible

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .
last resort
[Sustantivo]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

último recurso, recurso de última instancia

último recurso, recurso de última instancia

Ex: She considered moving back home as last resort .

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

pensándolo bien

pensándolo bien

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
saving grace
[Sustantivo]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

cualidad redentora, factor de salvación

cualidad redentora, factor de salvación

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was saving grace.
mixed blessing
[Sustantivo]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

doble filo, bendición y maldición

doble filo, bendición y maldición

Ex: For some , social media is mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .
cold feet
[Sustantivo]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

miedo de última hora, rechazo de última hora

miedo de última hora, rechazo de última hora

Ex: The athlete cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .
hooked
[Adjetivo]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

enganchado, adicto

enganchado, adicto

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.
outcry
[Sustantivo]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

protesta

protesta

Ex: Social media amplified outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .
spiritualism
[Sustantivo]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

espiritismo

espiritismo

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .
hoax
[Sustantivo]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

engaño, farsa

engaño, farsa

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
bedridden
[Adjetivo]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

postrado en cama

postrado en cama

Ex: The elderly man bedridden due to severe arthritis .
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

agarrar, asir

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
handcuff
[Sustantivo]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

esposas

esposas

Ex: She heard the distinct sound handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .
to dismiss
[Verbo]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: Last week , the dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistir, soportar

resistir, soportar

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
acute
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

agudo

agudo

Ex: Emily was diagnosed acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

sufrir un colapso

sufrir un colapso

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
inauspicious
[Adjetivo]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

desfavorable

desfavorable

Ex: The teaminauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .
thoughtful
[Adjetivo]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

considerado, atento

considerado, atento

Ex: thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .
eccentric
[Adjetivo]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

extravagante, excéntrico

extravagante, excéntrico

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .
uncanny
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

inquietante, sobrenatural

inquietante, sobrenatural

Ex: He had uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .
deduction
[Sustantivo]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deducción, inferencia

deducción, inferencia

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
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