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El libro Headway - Avanzado - La Última Palabra (Unidad 7)

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la unidad 7 The Last Word del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "hang on", "live and learn", "cheer up", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
to cheer up

to feel happy and satisfied

animarse, ponerse de mejor humor

animarse, ponerse de mejor humor

Ex: The atmosphere at the party started to cheer up as more people arrived. 

El ambiente en la fiesta comenzó a animarse a medida que llegaba más gente.

in the end
in the end
[Adverbio]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

finalmente, al final

finalmente, al final

Ex: In the end, the project was a huge success, despite the setbacks. 

Al final, el proyecto fue un gran éxito, a pesar de los contratiempos.

to hang on
to hang on
[Verbo]

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

esperar un momento, detenerse un momento

esperar un momento, detenerse un momento

Ex: Hang on a second; I need to grab my coat before we leave. 

Espera un segundo; necesito agarrar mi abrigo antes de irnos.

positive
positive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

seguro

seguro

Ex: The teacher was positive that her students would excel in the upcoming exam. 
on (the|its) bright side

used to refer to the positive or good aspects of a situation, even if other parts are not so good

por el lado bueno, lo bueno es que

por el lado bueno, lo bueno es que

Ex: The apartment is small; on its bright side, it is close to work. 

El apartamento es pequeño; lo bueno es que está cerca del trabajo.

to [keep] {one's} chin up

to manage to keep one's spirit and stay hopeful in the face of challenges and hardships

mantener el ánimo, no perder la esperanza

mantener el ánimo, no perder la esperanza

Ex: It was a hard year, but they kept their chin up and carried on. 
live and learn
live and learn
[interjección]

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

Uno aprende de sus errores

Uno aprende de sus errores

Ex: You’ll figure it out eventually; after all, you live and learn. 

Al final lo entenderás; después de todo, vivir y aprender.

nothing ventured, nothing gained

used to imply that one must dare to take risks in order to achieve something or to be successful

Para alcanzar el éxito hay que estar dispuesto a asumir riesgos

Para alcanzar el éxito hay que estar dispuesto a asumir riesgos

Ex: Applying for the job might seem daunting, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Más vale tarde que nunca

Más vale tarde que nunca

Ex: I know I missed your birthday, but here's your gift now, better late than never. 
better luck next time
better luck next time
[interjección]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

suerte para la próxima

suerte para la próxima

Ex: Better luck next time—you'll get it on the next try! 

Mejor suerte la próxima vez—lo conseguirás en el próximo intento.

to look back

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

pensando en el pasado

pensando en el pasado

Ex: He looked back on his career with pride, reflecting on his accomplishments. 

Él miró hacia atrás en su carrera con orgullo, reflexionando sobre sus logros.

blessing in disguise

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

no hay mal que por bien no venga, un mal que salió bien

no hay mal que por bien no venga, un mal que salió bien

Ex: Failing that interview was a blessing in disguise; I got a much better job a month later. 

No pasar aquella entrevista fue un mal que vino para bien; un mes después conseguí un trabajo mucho mejor.

for the best

used for saying that something is going to be of advantage despite causing difficulty at the moment

para bien, quizá sea mejor así

para bien, quizá sea mejor así

Ex: Losing the contract hurt, but it may be for the best in the long run. 

Perder el contrato dolió, pero a la larga puede ser para bien.

what is done is done

used to say that once something has been completed or taken place, it cannot be altered or undone, and thus it is best to accept the outcome and move on

Lo hecho no se puede cambiar

Lo hecho no se puede cambiar

Ex: I regret not speaking up earlier, but what is done is done now. 
easy come, easy go

used to suggest that when something is obtained or achieved easily, it is often lost or wasted just as easily

Lo que llega fácil,  fácil se va

Lo que llega fácil, fácil se va

Ex: He was careless with the prize money, and easy come, easy go—it was gone before he knew it. 
to work out

to conclude in a positive outcome

salir bien, tener un resultado positivo

salir bien, tener un resultado positivo

Ex: Efficient communication ensures that tasks work out seamlessly. 

La comunicación eficiente asegura que las tareas resulten sin problemas.

to beat up
to beat up
[Verbo]

to physically attack someone, often with repeated blows

dar una paliza, apalear

dar una paliza, apalear

Ex: The security guard had to beat the unruly person up to maintain order. 

El guardia de seguridad tuvo que golpear a la persona indisciplinada para mantener el orden.

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