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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 4

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

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lost cause
lost cause
[Sustantivo]

a thing or person that cannot be fixed, saved, or made successful

caso perdido

caso perdido

Ex: The old printer was a lost cause. 
the (last|final) straw

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

la última gota, la gota que colmó el vaso

la última gota, la gota que colmó el vaso

Ex: The broken heater was annoying, but the leaking roof was the last straw. 

La calefacción rota era molesta, pero el techo con goteras fue la última gota.

gray area
gray area
[Sustantivo]

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

zona indefinida, terreno ambiguo

zona indefinida, terreno ambiguo

Ex: Whether this counts as cheating is a gray area. 

Si esto cuenta como trampa es una zona indefinida.

to [level] the playing field

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

Ex: They created a mentorship program to level the playing field for young professionals. 
slippery slope
slippery slope
[Sustantivo]

a situation that can gradually lead to bigger problems

pendiente resbaladiza

pendiente resbaladiza

Ex: Borrowing money to pay off debts can become a slippery slope into financial trouble. 
wake-up call
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: He relied on the wake-up call service to make his morning meetings on time. 

Él dependía del servicio de llamada de despertador para llegar a tiempo a sus reuniones matutinas.

a (fine|thin) line

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

una línea muy fina, una diferencia muy sutil

una línea muy fina, una diferencia muy sutil

Ex: In comedy, there is often a fine line between being funny and being offensive. 

En la comedia, a menudo hay una línea muy fina entre hacer gracia y resultar ofensivo.

itchy feet
itchy feet
[Sustantivo]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

ganas locas de viajar, ansias de salir de viaje

ganas locas de viajar, ansias de salir de viaje

Ex: I love my apartment, but I get itchy feet after a while. 

Me encanta mi piso, pero al cabo de un tiempo me entran ganas de irme de viaje.

long shot
long shot
[Sustantivo]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

intento con pocas posibilidades, apuesta difícil

intento con pocas posibilidades, apuesta difícil

Ex: Getting tickets this late is a long shot, but let's check the website anyway. 

Conseguir entradas tan tarde tiene pocas posibilidades, pero revisemos la web de todos modos.

raw deal
raw deal
[Sustantivo]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

trato injusto, una mala pasada

trato injusto, una mala pasada

Ex: The small towns got a raw deal when most of the funding went to the capital. 

Los pueblos pequeños salieron perjudicados cuando la mayor parte de los fondos fue a la capital.

sore point
sore point
[Sustantivo]

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

punto doloroso, tema espinoso

punto doloroso, tema espinoso

Ex: His poor performance last year is still a sore point, even though he’s improved. 

Su pobre desempeño el año pasado sigue siendo un punto doloroso, a pesar de que ha mejorado.

wishful thinking
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, wishful thinking

pensamiento ilusorio, wishful thinking

Ex: It’s wishful thinking to believe that he’ll change his habits overnight. 

Es pensamiento ilusorio creer que cambiará sus hábitos de la noche a la mañana.

foregone conclusion

a result or decision that seems certain before it officially happens

conclusión inevitable, resultado dado por hecho

conclusión inevitable, resultado dado por hecho

Ex: They acted as if the merger were a foregone conclusion. 
(last|final) resort
last resort
[Sustantivo]

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

último recurso, como último recurso

último recurso, como último recurso

Ex: Resorting to debt should be the last resort for any business. 

Recurrir a la deuda debe ser el último recurso para cualquier negocio.

on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

pensándolo mejor, ahora que lo pienso

pensándolo mejor, ahora que lo pienso

Ex: I said yes at first, but on second thought, I'm not comfortable with it. 

Al principio dije que sí, pero pensándolo mejor, no me siento cómodo con ello.

saving grace
saving grace
[Sustantivo]

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

gracia salvadora, factor redentor

gracia salvadora, factor redentor

Ex: His dedication to his work is his saving grace, balancing out his occasional tardiness. 

Su dedicación al trabajo es su gracia salvadora, compensando sus ocasionales retrasos.

mixed blessing
mixed blessing
[Sustantivo]

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

bendición mixta, regalo de doble filo

bendición mixta, regalo de doble filo

Ex: Owning a pet is a mixed blessing; they bring joy but require a lot of care and responsibility. 

Tener una mascota es una bendición mixta; traen alegría pero requieren mucho cuidado y responsabilidad.

cold feet
cold feet
[Sustantivo]

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

miedo de último momento, pérdida repentina de valor

miedo de último momento, pérdida repentina de valor

Ex: The actor's cold feet nearly ruined the opening night. 

Su miedo de último momento casi arruina la noche del estreno.

hooked
hooked
[Adjetivo]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

enganchado, adicto

enganchado, adicto

Ex: They became hooked on the excitement of rock climbing. 

Se volvieron enganchados a la emoción de la escalada en roca.

outcry
outcry
[Sustantivo]

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

protesta

protesta

Ex: The insensitive remarks made by the celebrity on social media led to a widespread outcry and subsequent public apology. 

Los comentarios insensibles hechos por la celebridad en las redes sociales provocaron un clamor generalizado y una posterior disculpa pública.

spiritualism
spiritualism
[Sustantivo]

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

espiritismo

espiritismo

Ex: He practiced spiritualism to connect with his deceased relatives. 

Practicó el espiritismo para conectarse con sus parientes fallecidos.

hoax
hoax
[Sustantivo]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

engaño, bulo

engaño, bulo

Ex: They fell for a viral hoax about a hidden treasure. 

Cayeron en un engaño viral sobre un tesoro escondido.

bedridden
bedridden
[Adjetivo]

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

postrado en cama

postrado en cama

Ex: Despite being bedridden, Mary remained in good spirits, enjoying visits from friends and family. 

A pesar de estar postrada en cama, Mary se mantuvo de buen ánimo, disfrutando de las visitas de amigos y familiares.

to clutch
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or hold someone or something suddenly and tightly

agarrar,  aferrar

agarrar, aferrar

Ex: Sarah clutched the railing as the boat began to rock. 
handcuff
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: The detective carried a set of handcuffs in case they needed to restrain a dangerous suspect. 

El detective llevaba un par de esposas por si necesitaba sujetar a un sospechoso peligroso.

to dismiss
to dismiss
[Verbo]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: It's easy to dismiss minor issues, but they can accumulate and lead to larger problems. 
to withstand

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

resistir, aguantar

resistir, aguantar

Ex: Plants in arid climates have adaptations to withstand drought conditions. 

Las plantas en climas áridos tienen adaptaciones para resistir las condiciones de sequía.

acute
acute
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness or medical condition) developing rapidly and lasting for a relatively short period

agudo

agudo

Ex: Doctors treated him for an acute respiratory illness. 
to collapse

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

sufrir un colapso

sufrir un colapso

Ex: A sudden drop in blood pressure caused her to collapse during the meeting. 
inauspicious
inauspicious
[Adjetivo]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

desfavorable

desfavorable

Ex: The sudden change in leadership was viewed as an inauspicious move by the staff. 

El cambio repentino en el liderazgo fue visto como un movimiento desafortunado por el personal.

thoughtful
thoughtful
[Adjetivo]

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

considerado, atento

considerado, atento

Ex: The thoughtful friend remembers important dates and occasions, always sending heartfelt messages or gifts. 

El amigo considerado recuerda fechas y ocasiones importantes, siempre enviando mensajes o regalos sinceros.

eccentric
eccentric
[Adjetivo]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

extravagante, excéntrico

extravagante, excéntrico

Ex: People found his eccentric ideas both interesting and confusing. 

La gente encontraba sus ideas excéntricas tanto interesantes como confusas.

uncanny
uncanny
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

extraño, misterioso

extraño, misterioso

Ex: The uncanny silence in the abandoned house sent shivers down their spines. 

El silencio extraño en la casa abandonada les erizó la piel.

deduction
deduction
[Sustantivo]

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

deducción, razonamiento deductivo

deducción, razonamiento deductivo

Ex: His deduction was that the dog had gone outside because of the muddy tracks. 

Su deducción fue que el perro había salido debido a las huellas embarradas.

skeptical
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

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

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: As a scientist, Alex approached the extraordinary discovery with a skeptical mindset until further evidence was provided. 

Como científico, Alex abordó el descubrimiento extraordinario con una mentalidad escéptica hasta que se proporcionaron más pruebas.

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