El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 4

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

caso perdido

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

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

zona gris, área indefinida

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

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, efecto dominó

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

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

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

pies inquietos, picazón por viajar

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

posibilidad remota

a treatment that is not fair or equal

un trato injusto, un acuerdo desfavorable

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

tema delicado, punto sensible

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

ilusión, pensamiento deseoso

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

conclusión inevitable, conclusión ya asumida

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

último recurso, recurso de último recurso

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

pensándolo bien

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

gracia salvadora, aspecto redentor

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

bendición mixta, doble filo

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

miedo de última hora, dudas de última hora

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

enganchado, apasionado

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

protesta

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

espiritismo

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

engaño, farsa

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

postrado en cama

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

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

esposas

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorar

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

resistir, soportar

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

agudo

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

sufrir un colapso

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

desfavorable

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

considerado, atento

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

extravagante, excéntrico

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

inusual, sobrenatural

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

deducción

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

escéptico