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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 11

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fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: She wore a fancy dress to the party, drawing attention.Ella llevaba un vestido **elegante** a la fiesta, llamando la atención.
posh
[Adjetivo]

fashionably fancy, often associated with wealth and high social standing

elegante, exclusivo

elegante, exclusivo

Ex: The hotel offered posh suites with stunning ocean views and personalized service .El hotel ofrecía suites **elegantes** con impresionantes vistas al mar y servicio personalizado.
to brag
[Verbo]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

alardear, presumir

alardear, presumir

Ex: Despite their modesty , the team captain could n't help but brag a bit about the team 's recent winning streak .A pesar de su modestia, el capitán del equipo no pudo evitar **presumir** un poco acerca de la reciente racha de victorias del equipo.
to boast
[Verbo]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

alardear, presumir

alardear, presumir

Ex: His tendency to boast about his wealth and possessions made him unpopular among his peers .Su tendencia a **alardear** de su riqueza y posesiones lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
limited
[Adjetivo]

restricted in scope, extent, or degree

limitado, restringido

limitado, restringido

Ex: The team ’s limited preparation time significantly hindered their progress .El tiempo de preparación **limitado** del equipo obstaculizó significativamente su progreso.
confined
[Adjetivo]

restricted or limited in space, area, or movement

confinado

confinado

Ex: The plant's growth was confined by the size of its pot.El crecimiento de la planta estaba **confinado** por el tamaño de su maceta.
result
[Sustantivo]

something that is caused by something else

resultado

resultado

Ex: The company 's restructuring efforts led to positive financial results.Los esfuerzos de reestructuración de la empresa llevaron a **resultados** financieros positivos.
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a result, particularly an unpleasant one

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: He was unprepared for the financial consequences of his spending habits .No estaba preparado para las **consecuencias** financieras de sus hábitos de gasto.
yearning
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of longing, desire or craving for something or someone

anhelo, nostalgia

anhelo, nostalgia

Ex: The letter was filled with yearning for the days they spent together.La carta estaba llena de **anhelo** por los días que pasaron juntos.
thirst
[Sustantivo]

a strong desire or longing for something

sed

sed

advantage
[Sustantivo]

a benefit or gain resulting from something

ventaja,  beneficio

ventaja, beneficio

benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .El estudio destacó los **beneficios** ambientales del uso de fuentes de energía renovable.
uncontrolled
[Adjetivo]

lacking regulation, restraint, or governance, resulting in chaos, disorder, or wildness

descontrolado, incontrolado

descontrolado, incontrolado

Ex: The uncontrolled growth of invasive plant species disrupted the natural ecosystem of the wetland area .El crecimiento **descontrolado** de especies de plantas invasoras alteró el ecosistema natural del área pantanosa.
rampant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

desenfrenado

desenfrenado

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .Internet permitió que la desinformación siguiera siendo **desenfrenada**.
garment
[Sustantivo]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

prenda, ropa

prenda, ropa

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Ella seleccionó una **prenda** ligera para su viaje a los trópicos, priorizando la comodidad en el clima cálido.
outfit
[Sustantivo]

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

traje

traje

Ex: He received many compliments on his outfit at the wedding , which he had chosen with great care .Recibió muchos elogios por su **atuendo** en la boda, que había elegido con mucho cuidado.
complicated
[Adjetivo]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

complicado, difícil

complicado, difícil

Ex: The instructions for the project were too complicated to follow .Las instrucciones para el proyecto eran demasiado **complicadas** de seguir.
complex
[Adjetivo]

not easy to understand or analyze

difícil

difícil

Ex: The novel ’s plot is intricate and highly complex.La trama de la novela es intrincada y altamente **compleja**.
baffled
[Adjetivo]

completely confused, often due to something that is difficult to explain or understand

desconcertado, perplejo

desconcertado, perplejo

Ex: Her baffled expression showed she did n’t understand the joke .Su expresión **desconcertada** mostraba que no entendía el chiste.
perplexed
[Adjetivo]

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

perplejo, desconcertado

perplejo, desconcertado

Ex: The team felt perplexed when their strategy failed during the game.El equipo se sintió **perplejo** cuando su estrategia falló durante el juego.
second-rate
[Adjetivo]

having an inferior quality or ranking, especially when compared to others of its kind

de segunda categoría, de calidad inferior

de segunda categoría, de calidad inferior

Ex: She was tired of being treated like a second-rate employee , despite her hard work .Estaba cansada de ser tratada como una empleada **de segunda clase**, a pesar de su arduo trabajo.
mediocre
[Adjetivo]

substandard or below average

mediocre

mediocre

Ex: The team 's mediocre performance cost them a spot in the finals .
fashion
[Sustantivo]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

moda

moda

Ex: They opened a boutique that sells high-end fashion brands .Abrieron una boutique que vende marcas de **moda** de alta gama.
trend
[Sustantivo]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

moda, tendencia

moda, tendencia

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .Las **tendencias** en la moda cambian rápidamente cada año.
old
[Adjetivo]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

viejo

viejo

Ex: The old painting depicted a picturesque landscape from a bygone era .El **viejo** cuadro representaba un paisaje pintoresco de una época pasada.
ancient
[Adjetivo]

having existed for an extended period of time

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: Historians have long studied the ancient manuscripts to understand early human culture .Los historiadores han estudiado durante mucho tiempo los manuscritos **antiguos** para comprender la cultura humana temprana.
antique
[Adjetivo]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

de antigüedades

de antigüedades

Ex: Her house is decorated with antique lamps and mirrors that add a touch of history .Su casa está decorada con lámparas y espejos **antiguos** que añaden un toque de historia.
current
[Adjetivo]

happening or existing in the present time

actual, de actualidad

actual, de actualidad

Ex: The team is working on current projects that aim to revolutionize the industry 's approach to sustainability .El equipo está trabajando en proyectos **actuales** que tienen como objetivo revolucionar el enfoque de la industria hacia la sostenibilidad.
original
[Adjetivo]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

primario

primario

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .Restauraron la casa a su estado **original**.
up-to-date
[Adjetivo]

conforming to the latest trends or fashion

actualizado

actualizado

Ex: The new line of shoes is up-to-date, blending classic designs with modern innovations .La nueva línea de zapatos está **al día**, combinando diseños clásicos con innovaciones modernas.
antiquated
[Adjetivo]

no longer useful, accepted, or relevant to modern times

anticuado, obsoleto

anticuado, obsoleto

Ex: Some schools still use antiquated teaching methods that lack engagement .Algunas escuelas todavía utilizan métodos de enseñanza **anticuados** que carecen de participación.
fair
[Adjetivo]

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

justo, imparcial

justo, imparcial

Ex: The judge made a fair ruling , ensuring justice for all involved .El juez emitió un fallo **justo**, asegurando la justicia para todos los involucrados.
biased
[Adjetivo]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

parcial

parcial

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.Es importante considerar múltiples fuentes de información para evitar estar **sesgado** en tus conclusiones.
unjust
[Adjetivo]

not fair or reasonable, lacking equality and fairness in treatment or decision-making

injusto, injusto

injusto, injusto

Ex: Discrimination based on race , gender , or religion is fundamentally unjust and should not be tolerated .La discriminación basada en la raza, el género o la religión es fundamentalmente **injusta** y no debería ser tolerada.
impartial
[Adjetivo]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

imparcial

imparcial

Ex: The organization ’s impartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .La postura **imparcial** de la organización en asuntos políticos aseguró que todas las opiniones fueran respetadas.
bigoted
[Adjetivo]

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

intolerante, prejuiciado

intolerante, prejuiciado

Ex: His bigoted comments during the debate alienated many of the audience members and damaged his reputation .Sus comentarios **intolerantes** durante el debate alienaron a muchos miembros de la audiencia y dañaron su reputación.
balanced
[Adjetivo]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

equilibrado

equilibrado

Ex: The therapist helped her achieve a balanced emotional state through mindfulness techniques .El terapeuta la ayudó a lograr un estado emocional **equilibrado** a través de técnicas de mindfulness.
objective
[Adjetivo]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

objective

objective

Ex: A good judge must remain objective in every case .Un buen juez debe permanecer **objetivo** en cada caso.
perfect
[Adjetivo]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

perfecto

perfecto

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .Ella es la opción **perfecta** para el equipo con su actitud positiva.
flawed
[Adjetivo]

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

defectuoso

defectuoso

Ex: His flawed decision-making process often resulted in regrettable outcomes .Su proceso de toma de decisiones **defectuoso** a menudo resultó en resultados lamentables.
faulty
[Adjetivo]

not working properly or as intended

defectuoso

defectuoso

Ex: The technician discovered a faulty circuit that was responsible for the device 's erratic behavior .El técnico descubrió un circuito **defectuoso** que era responsable del comportamiento errático del dispositivo.
faultless
[Adjetivo]

containing no errors at all

impecable, intachable

impecable, intachable

Ex: He gave a faultless performance in the play , earning praise from the audience .Dio una actuación **impecable** en la obra, ganando elogios del público.
immaculate
[Adjetivo]

free from errors, mistakes, or faults

inmaculado, impecable

inmaculado, impecable

Ex: The restaurant had immaculate service, with everything running smoothly.El restaurante tenía un servicio **impecable**, con todo funcionando sin problemas.
impeccable
[Adjetivo]

without any mistakes or errors

impecable

impecable

Ex: The scientist 's research was impeccable, earning widespread acclaim .La investigación del científico fue **impecable**, ganando un amplio reconocimiento.
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .El problema **importante** en cuestión es garantizar la seguridad de los trabajadores.
trivial
[Adjetivo]

having little or no importance

trivial, insignificante

trivial, insignificante

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Sus preocupaciones **triviales** sobre el color de las paredes quedaron eclipsadas por asuntos más urgentes.
critical
[Adjetivo]

extremely important or necessary

crítico

crítico

Ex: His critical decision to invest early in the company turned out to be very profitable .Su decisión **crítica** de invertir temprano en la empresa resultó ser muy rentable.
urgent
[Adjetivo]

needing immediate action or attention

urgente, apremiante

urgente, apremiante

Ex: Urgent action is required to stop the spread of the virus in the community .Se requiere una acción **urgente** para detener la propagación del virus en la comunidad.
petty
[Adjetivo]

having little significance

insignificante, mezquino

insignificante, mezquino

Ex: The court dismissed the case , deeming it a petty dispute not worthy of legal action .El tribunal desestimó el caso, considerándolo una disputa **insignificante** no digna de acción legal.
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She was known as a frivolous person , always focused on entertainment and never taking anything seriously .Era conocida como una persona **frívola**, siempre centrada en el entretenimiento y sin tomar nunca nada en serio.

things that are typical, common, or routine

Ex: The meeting went as expectedjust the usual stuff.

used to express approval or praise for someone's accomplishments, efforts, or ideas

Ex: You did all of that on your own?Lovely stuff!
synonym
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

sinónimo

sinónimo

Ex: Finding the right synonym can improve your writing style .Encontrar el **sinónimo** correcto puede mejorar tu estilo de escritura.

to have a stronger and more determined character or to be more resilient in the face of difficulty

Ex: After losing his job, he showed that he was made of tougher stuff by quickly finding a new one.
stuff happens
[Oración]

used to say that things can happen unexpectedly or unplanned, and sometimes there is nothing we can do about it

used to convey satisfaction, approval, or encouragement towards something, such as a good performance, a successful task, or a delicious food or drink

Ex: Ah, that's the stuff.Nothing like a cold beer after a long day's work.

to be very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular field of work

Ex: If you have questions about history, ask Sarah.She really knows her stuff.
antonym
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

antónimo, contrario

antónimo, contrario

Ex: Understanding antonyms can help improve your vocabulary and writing skills .Entender los **antónimos** puede ayudar a mejorar tu vocabulario y habilidades de escritura.
function
[Sustantivo]

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

función

función

Ex: The function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .La **función** del hígado es desintoxicar químicos y metabolizar medicamentos.
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .El artículo de la revista destacó las técnicas de cocina innovadoras del chef como una **característica** clave del éxito del restaurante.
machine
[Sustantivo]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

máquina

máquina

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .El cajero automático (**máquina**) estaba fuera de servicio debido a problemas técnicos.
appliance
[Sustantivo]

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

electrodoméstico

electrodoméstico

Ex: He donated unused appliances to a local charity .Donó **electrodomésticos** sin usar a una organización benéfica local.
choice
[Sustantivo]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

elección, opción

elección, opción

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .Los padres siempre quieren las mejores **opciones** para sus hijos.
option
[Sustantivo]

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

opción

opción

Ex: The restaurant offers a vegetarian option on their menu for those who prefer it .El restaurante ofrece una **opción** vegetariana en su menú para aquellos que la prefieran.
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in helping consumers make informed choices .Las reseñas en línea juegan un papel importante para ayudar a los **consumidores** a tomar decisiones informadas.
shopper
[Sustantivo]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

comprador

comprador

Ex: The shopper appreciated the convenience of online shopping , allowing them to compare prices and read reviews from the comfort of their home .El **comprador** apreció la conveniencia de las compras en línea, permitiéndole comparar precios y leer reseñas desde la comodidad de su hogar.
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