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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 5

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "estereotipo", "robustamente", "concesión", etc.

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nationality
[Sustantivo]

the state of legally belonging to a country

nacionalidad

nacionalidad

Ex: Your nationality does not determine your abilities or character .Tu **nacionalidad** no determina tus habilidades o carácter.
stereotype
[Sustantivo]

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

estereotipo

estereotipo

Ex: The ad challenged the stereotype that certain jobs are only for men .
Britain
[Sustantivo]

the island containing England, Scotland, and Wales

Gran Bretaña, Bretaña

Gran Bretaña, Bretaña

Ex: The Prime Minister of Britain addressed the nation on television last night .El Primer Ministro de **Gran Bretaña** se dirigió a la nación en la televisión anoche.
British
[Sustantivo]

a person from the United Kingdom

Británico, Inglés

Británico, Inglés

Ex: The British supported the international event with enthusiasm .Los **británicos** apoyaron el evento internacional con entusiasmo.
Briton
[Sustantivo]

a person who is of British nationality, descent, or origin

Británico, Inglés

Británico, Inglés

Ex: A Briton living abroad often misses British tea and biscuits .Un **británico** que vive en el extranjero a menudo extraña el té y las galletas británicas.
Brit
[Sustantivo]

someone from Britain, typically of British nationality or origin

británico, inglés

británico, inglés

Ex: The film, directed by a talented Brit, received critical acclaim.La película, dirigida por un talentoso **británico**, recibió elogios de la crítica.
English
[Sustantivo]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

inglés

inglés

Ex: Their school requires all students to study English.Su escuela requiere que todos los estudiantes estudien **inglés**.
Welsh
[Sustantivo]

a person from Wales or someone of Welsh descent

un galés, una galesa

un galés, una galesa

Ex: Many Welsh speak both English and Welsh fluently .Muchos **galeses** hablan con fluidez tanto inglés como galés.
Gaelic
[Sustantivo]

any of the Celtic languages spoken in Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man

gaélico

gaélico

Ex: Learning Gaelic helped him better understand the history of his family’s homeland.Aprender **gaélico** le ayudó a comprender mejor la historia de la tierra natal de su familia.
Scotland
[Sustantivo]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Escocia

Escocia

Ex: Scotland has a unique legal system and education system , which distinguishes it from the rest of the United Kingdom .**Escocia** tiene un sistema legal y un sistema educativo únicos, lo que la distingue del resto del Reino Unido.
Scottish
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to Scotland, its people, or the Gaelic language

escocés

escocés

Ex: The poet Robert Burns is a celebrated figure in Scottish literature .El poeta Robert Burns es una figura célebre en la literatura **escocesa**.
Scot
[Sustantivo]

someone who is from Scotland

escocés

escocés

Ex: He met a friendly Scot while hiking in the Highlands .Conoció a un **escocés** amigable mientras hacía senderismo en las Highlands.
Scottish
[Sustantivo]

a variety of English language spoken in Scotland

escocés

escocés

Ex: The film captured the essence of the Highlands with characters speaking in rich Scottish.La película capturó la esencia de las Tierras Altas con personajes hablando en un rico **escocés**.
Scottish Gaelic
[Sustantivo]

a Celtic language spoken in Scotland, primarily in the Scottish Highlands

gaélico escocés, escocés gaélico

gaélico escocés, escocés gaélico

Ex: The TV channel broadcasts programs entirely in Scottish Gaelic to promote the language .El canal de televisión transmite programas enteramente en **gaélico escocés** para promover el idioma.
Switzerland
[Sustantivo]

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Suiza

Suiza

Ex: Today I learned at school that the capital of Switzerland is Bern .Hoy aprendí en la escuela que la capital de **Suiza** es Berna.
Swiss
[Sustantivo]

a person from Switzerland or an inhabitant of Switzerland

un suizo, una suiza

un suizo, una suiza

Ex: The Swiss often emphasize sustainability in their lifestyle choices .Los **suizos** suelen enfatizar la sostenibilidad en sus elecciones de estilo de vida.
French
[Sustantivo]

the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

francés

francés

Ex: While on vacation in Montreal , she realized the locals primarily spoke French.Mientras estaba de vacaciones en Montreal, se dio cuenta de que los lugareños hablaban principalmente **francés**.
German
[Sustantivo]

the main language in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland

alemán

alemán

Ex: She is learning German to communicate with her relatives in Austria .Ella está aprendiendo **alemán** para comunicarse con sus familiares en Austria.
Romansh
[Sustantivo]

one of the four official languages of Switzerland, along with German, French, and Italian

retorrománico

retorrománico

Ex: A bilingual guide translated the tour into both German and Romansh.Una guía bilingüe tradujo el recorrido tanto al alemán como al **romanche**.
the Netherlands
[Sustantivo]

a country in the North Western Europe, informally known as Holland

los Países Bajos

los Países Bajos

Ex: Windmills are a common sight in the countryside of the Netherlands.Los molinos de viento son un espectáculo común en el campo de los **Países Bajos**.
Dutch
[Sustantivo]

the main language in the Netherlands

holandés

holandés

Ex: They 're practicing their Dutch by talking to exchange students .Están practicando su **holandés** hablando con estudiantes de intercambio.
Dutch
[Sustantivo]

a person from the Netherlands or of Dutch descent

Neerlandés, Holandés

Neerlandés, Holandés

Ex: He enjoyed chatting with a Dutch on the train about their shared love of football .Disfrutó charlando con un **holandés** en el tren sobre su amor compartido por el fútbol.
Dutchman
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is from the Netherlands or of Dutch nationality or descent

Neerlandés, Holandés

Neerlandés, Holandés

Ex: She met a friendly Dutchman during her trip to Amsterdam who gave her great travel tips .Conoció a un **holandés** amable durante su viaje a Ámsterdam que le dio excelentes consejos de viaje.
Dutch
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

holandés

holandés

Ex: We tasted some delicious Dutch cheese on our trip to Amsterdam .Probamos un delicioso queso **holandés** en nuestro viaje a Ámsterdam.
Belgium
[Sustantivo]

a country in Western Europe bordered by Germany, France, and Luxembourg

Bélgica

Bélgica

Ex: The annual flower carpet event in Brussels attracts thousands of visitors to Belgium every summer .El evento anual de la alfombra de flores en Bruselas atrae a miles de visitantes a **Bélgica** cada verano.
Belgian
[Adjetivo]

referring to something or someone from or related to Belgium

belga

belga

Ex: The museum displayed works by famous Belgian painters .El museo exhibió obras de famosos pintores **belgas**.
Sweden
[Sustantivo]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Suecia

Suecia

Ex: The royal palace in Sweden is a popular tourist destination .El palacio real en **Suecia** es un destino turístico popular.
Swedish
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to Sweden, its people, and language

sueco

sueco

Ex: Volvo is a well-known Swedish car manufacturer .Volvo es un conocido fabricante de automóviles **sueco**.
Swede
[Sustantivo]

someone who is from Sweden or of Swedish origin

sueco, sueca

sueco, sueca

Ex: The Swede explained the customs of a traditional Swedish wedding.El **sueco** explicó las costumbres de una boda sueca tradicional.
Swedish
[Sustantivo]

a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden

sueco

sueco

Ex: The children sang a traditional song in Swedish during the festival .Los niños cantaron una canción tradicional en **sueco** durante el festival.
Denmark
[Sustantivo]

a country in Northern Europe in the Scandinavia

Dinamarca

Dinamarca

Ex: Denmark consistently ranks high in global happiness and quality of life indexes .**Dinamarca** ocupa sistemáticamente un lugar destacado en los índices globales de felicidad y calidad de vida.
Danish
[Sustantivo]

the official language of Denmark, spoken by the majority of the population

danés

danés

Ex: Learning Danish helped him communicate with locals during his stay in Denmark .Aprender **danés** le ayudó a comunicarse con los locales durante su estancia en Dinamarca.
Dane
[Sustantivo]

someone from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danés, Dinamarqués

Danés, Dinamarqués

Ex: I met a Dane during my travels who taught me how to properly pronounce certain words in Danish .Conocí a un **danés** durante mis viajes que me enseñó a pronunciar correctamente ciertas palabras en danés.
Danish
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to Denmark, its people, and language

danés

danés

Ex: The Danish flag , known as the Dannebrog , is the oldest national flag in the world .La bandera **danesa**, conocida como el Dannebrog, es la bandera nacional más antigua del mundo.
Poland
[Sustantivo]

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

Polonia

Polonia

Ex: Poland shares borders with seven countries .**Polonia** comparte fronteras con siete países.
Polish
[Sustantivo]

Poland's official language

polaco

polaco

Ex: The play’s dialogue was performed entirely in Polish during the festival.El diálogo de la obra se realizó completamente en **polaco** durante el festival.
Pole
[Sustantivo]

someone who is from Poland or their family came from Poland

Polaco, Persona de origen polaco

Polaco, Persona de origen polaco

Ex: Many Poles emigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities in the early 20th century.Muchos **polacos** emigraron a los Estados Unidos en busca de mejores oportunidades a principios del siglo XX.
polish
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

polaco

polaco

Ex: They danced to a popular Polish folk song .Bailaron al ritmo de una canción folclórica **polaca** popular.
Finland
[Sustantivo]

a country in Northern Europe bordered by Norway, Sweden, and Russia

Finlandia

Finlandia

Ex: Finland is part of the European Union and uses the euro as its currency .**Finlandia** es parte de la Unión Europea y utiliza el euro como su moneda.
Finnish
[Sustantivo]

one of Finland's official languages

finlandés, finés

finlandés, finés

Ex: The novel was originally written in Finnish and later won an international award .La novela fue escrita originalmente en **finlandés** y luego ganó un premio internacional.
Finn
[Sustantivo]

a person from Finland or of Finnish descent

Finlandés, Persona de ascendencia finlandesa

Finlandés, Persona de ascendencia finlandesa

Finnish
[Adjetivo]

referring to something or someone related to Finland

finlandés

finlandés

Ex: They celebrated Midsummer with traditional Finnish customs .Celebraron el Midsummer con costumbres tradicionales **finlandesas**.
Iceland
[Sustantivo]

an island country in the North Atlantic, known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and geothermal activity

Islandia

Islandia

Ex: In Iceland, midnight sun makes summer nights seem endless .En **Islandia**, el sol de medianoche hace que las noches de verano parezcan interminables.
Icelander
[Sustantivo]

a person from Iceland, a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean

Islandés

Islandés

Ex: It was surprising to find that even as an Icelander, he had never visited the Blue Lagoon .Fue sorprendente descubrir que, incluso siendo **islandés**, nunca había visitado la Laguna Azul.
Icelandic
[Adjetivo]

referring to something or someone from or related to Iceland

islandés

islandés

Ex: Icelandic design is known for its minimalism and functionality .El diseño **islandés** es conocido por su minimalismo y funcionalidad.
Spain
[Sustantivo]

a country in southwest Europe

España

España

Ex: Spanish is the official language of Spain.El español es el idioma oficial de **España**.
Spanish
[Sustantivo]

the main language of Spain and many Southern or Central American countries

español, castellano

español, castellano

Ex: Spanish is spoken by over 460 million people as a first language .El **español** es hablado por más de 460 millones de personas como primera lengua.
Spanish
[Adjetivo]

relating to Spain or its people or language

español

español

Ex: Spanish art , such as the works of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí , is renowned worldwide .El arte **español**, como las obras de Pablo Picasso y Salvador Dalí, es reconocido en todo el mundo.
Turkey
[Sustantivo]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Turquía

Turquía

Ex: We 're planning a trip to Turkey next summer .Estamos planeando un viaje a **Turquía** el próximo verano.
Turkish
[Adjetivo]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

turco

turco

Ex: We bought a traditional Turkish carpet from a local market in Antalya .Compramos una alfombra **turca** tradicional en un mercado local de Antalya.
Turkish
[Sustantivo]

the main language of Turkey

turco

turco

Ex: The restaurant offers menus in both English and Turkish.El restaurante ofrece menús en inglés y en **turco**.
Turk
[Sustantivo]

someone who is from Turkey or their family came from Turkey

Turco, Persona originaria de Turquía

Turco, Persona originaria de Turquía

Ex: The Turk language , Turkish , is widely spoken in Turkey and has several dialects across different regions .El idioma **turco**, el turco, se habla ampliamente en Turquía y tiene varios dialectos en diferentes regiones.
New Zealand
[Sustantivo]

a sovereign island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse Maori and European cultures

Nueva Zelanda, Nueva Zelandia

Nueva Zelanda, Nueva Zelandia

Ex: Many films , including The Lord of the Rings , were filmed in New Zealand.Muchas películas, incluida El Señor de los Anillos, fueron filmadas en **Nueva Zelanda**.
New Zealander
[Adjetivo]

referring to something or someone that is of or related to New Zealand

neozelandés, de Nueva Zelanda

neozelandés, de Nueva Zelanda

Ex: New Zealander traditions include celebrating the Waitangi Day , which marks the signing of the treaty .Las tradiciones **neozelandesas** incluyen la celebración del Día de Waitangi, que conmemora la firma del tratado.
Maori
[Sustantivo]

an eastern Polynesian language spoken by the Maori people of New Zealand

maorí

maorí

Ex: Maori can be heard in traditional chants and songs , which are an integral part of New Zealand 's cultural heritage .El **maorí** se puede escuchar en cantos y canciones tradicionales, que son una parte integral del patrimonio cultural de Nueva Zelanda.
Afghanistan
[Sustantivo]

a country in Central Asia between Iran and Pakistan

Afganistán

Afganistán

Ex: The traditional food of Afghanistan is very delicious .La comida tradicional de **Afghanistán** es muy deliciosa.
Afghanistani
[Sustantivo]

a person from Afghanistan or of Afghan descent

Afgano, Afgana

Afgano, Afgana

Ex: At the event , an Afghanistani provided a traditional dance performance .En el evento, un **afgano** realizó una actuación de danza tradicional.
Afghan
[Sustantivo]

someone who is a native or citizen of Afghanistan

Afgano, Afgana

Afgano, Afgana

Pashto
[Sustantivo]

one of the Afghanistan's official languages, which is also the second most-used language in Pakistan

pastún, pasto

pastún, pasto

Ex: The book was written in Pashto, making it more accessible to local readers .El libro fue escrito en **pastún**, lo que lo hace más accesible para los lectores locales.
Dari
[Sustantivo]

a dialect of the Persian language that is primarily spoken in Afghanistan

el dari, el persa afgano

el dari, el persa afgano

Ex: Although Dari and Pashto are both spoken in Afghanistan , they are distinct languages .Aunque el **dari** y el pastún se hablan en Afganistán, son idiomas distintos.
Argentina
[Sustantivo]

a country that is in the southern part of South America

Argentina

Argentina

Ex: The Argentinian wine industry, particularly in the Mendoza region, produces some of the finest Malbec wines in the world.La industria del vino **argentino**, particularmente en la región de Mendoza, produce algunos de los mejores vinos Malbec del mundo.
Argentine
[Adjetivo]

relating to Argentina or its people

argentino

argentino

Ex: Argentine wines , especially Malbec , are popular worldwide .Los vinos **argentinos**, especialmente el Malbec, son populares en todo el mundo.
Argentinian
[Adjetivo]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Argentina

argentino

argentino

Ex: The Argentinian landscape is incredibly diverse , featuring everything from the Andes mountains to the beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coast .El paisaje **argentino** es increíblemente diverso, presentando desde las montañas de los Andes hasta las hermosas playas a lo largo de la costa atlántica.
Peru
[Sustantivo]

a country in western South America

Perú, el Perú

Perú, el Perú

Ex: Peru is famous for Machu Picchu , one of the New Seven Wonders of the World .El **Perú** es famoso por Machu Picchu, una de las nuevas siete maravillas del mundo.
Peruvian
[Adjetivo]

referring to anything or anyone that is related to or originates from Peru

peruano

peruano

Ex: Many famous Peruvian musicians play traditional instruments like the charango and pan flute .Muchos músicos **peruanos** famosos tocan instrumentos tradicionales como el charango y la flauta de pan.
Aymara
[Sustantivo]

a language spoken by the Aymara people, primarily in the Andes region of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile

El aymara es uno de los idiomas oficiales de Bolivia., El aymara es una lengua hablada por el pueblo aymara

El aymara es uno de los idiomas oficiales de Bolivia., El aymara es una lengua hablada por el pueblo aymara

Ex: Aymara is a language that reflects the culture and history of its speakers .**Aymara** es un idioma que refleja la cultura y la historia de sus hablantes.
Quechua
[Sustantivo]

a family of indigenous languages spoken primarily in the Andes region of South America, especially in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and the language of the ancient Inca Empire

quechua, quichua

quechua, quichua

Ex: Quechua is often spoken during festivals and ceremonies to maintain cultural traditions .El **quechua** se habla a menudo durante festivales y ceremonias para mantener las tradiciones culturales.
to bombard
[Verbo]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: The marketing team decided to bombard the target audience with advertisements to increase brand awareness .El equipo de marketing decidió **bombardear** a la audiencia objetivo con anuncios para aumentar el conocimiento de la marca.
to venture
[Verbo]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

atreverse a salir

atreverse a salir

Ex: They ventured deep into the mountains , hoping to find a hidden treasure .Se **aventuraron** profundamente en las montañas, con la esperanza de encontrar un tesoro escondido.

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

localizar con precisión, identificar con exactitud

localizar con precisión, identificar con exactitud

Ex: They could n't pinpoint the exact time the event occurred .No pudieron **determinar** con exactitud la hora en que ocurrió el evento.
to stalk
[Verbo]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

acosar

acosar

Ex: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who would stalk their victims relentlessly .La novela de thriller representaba una historia escalofriante de un individuo obsesionado que **acosaba** implacablemente a sus víctimas.

to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

renunciar a

renunciar a

Ex: After the scandal , she renounced her association with the company .Después del escándalo, ella **renunció** a su asociación con la empresa.
kin
[Sustantivo]

a person's family and relatives

familiares

familiares

Ex: I have n’t seen my kin in years , but we still keep in touch .No he visto a mi **familia** en años, pero aún mantenemos el contacto.
concession
[Sustantivo]

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

concesión

concesión

Ex: A concession for a mobile phone service kiosk was granted in the train station .Se otorgó una **concesión** para un quiosco de servicios de telefonía móvil en la estación de tren.
gambit
[Sustantivo]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambito

gambito

Ex: The detective 's gambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .El **gambito** del detective para engañar al sospechoso dio sus frutos durante la investigación.
frisson
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

escalofrío

escalofrío

Ex: The horror movie induced a frisson of terror in the audience .La película de terror indujo un **escalofrío** de terror en la audiencia.
stature
[Sustantivo]

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

talla

talla

Ex: He had a tall stature, which made him stand out in the crowd .Tenía una **estatura** alta, lo que lo hacía destacar en la multitud.

a familiar place or location, particularly one where someone often goes to or spends time in

Ex: The downtown area transforms into a stomping ground during the annual street festival , attracting visitors from far and wide .
accurately
[Adverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

exactamente

exactamente

Ex: The weather forecast predicted the temperature accurately for the week .El pronóstico del tiempo predijo la temperatura **con precisión** para la semana.
robustly
[Adverbio]

in a tough, solid, and durable way

robustamente

robustamente

Ex: Their tools were robustly manufactured for industrial use .Sus herramientas estaban **robustamente** fabricadas para uso industrial.
jaded
[Adjetivo]

worn out or tired, especially after excessive work or activity

agotado, cansado

agotado, cansado

Ex: The jaded expressions on their faces showed they had lost interest in the discussion .Las expresiones **cansadas** en sus rostros mostraban que habían perdido interés en la discusión.
encroaching
[Adjetivo]

gradually and subtly intruding upon or taking over something else, often to the point of causing harm or damage

invadiendo, avanzando

invadiendo, avanzando

Ex: He noticed the encroaching weeds taking over his garden.Notó las malas hierbas **invasoras** apoderándose de su jardín.
diminutive
[Adjetivo]

much smaller than what is normal

diminuto

diminuto

Ex: They served diminutive cupcakes at the tea party , each one decorated with intricate frosting designs .Sirvieron cupcakes **diminutos** en la fiesta de té, cada uno decorado con intrincados diseños de glaseado.
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