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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 11

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 11 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "anhelo", "desenfrenado", "intolerante", etc.

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fancy
fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: The hotel lobby was adorned with fancy chandeliers and marble floors. 

El vestíbulo del hotel estaba adornado con elegantes candelabros y suelos de mármol.

posh
posh
[Adjetivo]

fashionably fancy, often associated with wealth and high social standing

elegante, exclusivo

elegante, exclusivo

Ex: The posh yacht sailed across the azure waters of the Mediterranean. 

El yate elegante navegó por las aguas azules del Mediterráneo.

to brag
to brag
[Verbo]

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

alardear, presumir

alardear, presumir

Ex: The student couldn't resist bragging about the high score on the challenging exam. 

El estudiante no pudo resistir presumir del puntaje alto en el examen desafiante.

to boast
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: At the family reunion, the proud grandmother couldn't resist boasting about her grandchildren's academic accomplishments and talents. 

En la reunión familiar, la orgullosa abuela no pudo resistir presumir de los logros académicos y talentos de sus nietos.

limited
limited
[Adjetivo]

restricted in scope, extent, or degree

limitado, restringido

limitado, restringido

Ex: The job opportunity has limited growth potential within the company. 

La oportunidad de trabajo tiene un potencial de crecimiento limitado dentro de la empresa.

confined
confined
[Adjetivo]

restricted or limited in space, area, or movement

confinado

confinado

Ex: His movements were confined by the tight seatbelt. 

Sus movimientos estaban restringidos por el ajustado cinturón de seguridad.

result
result
[Sustantivo]

something that is caused by something else

resultado

resultado

Ex: The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, with the result that crime rates decreased. 

La investigación condujo al arresto del sospechoso, con el resultado de que las tasas de criminalidad disminuyeron.

consequence
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: The power outage was a direct consequence of the storm. 

El apagón fue una consecuencia directa de la tormenta.

yearning
yearning
[Sustantivo]

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

anhelo, nostalgia

anhelo, nostalgia

Ex: He gazed at the horizon, his face full of yearning for what lay beyond. 

Miró al horizonte, su rostro lleno de anhelo por lo que yacía más allá.

thirst
thirst
[Sustantivo]

an intense desire or craving for something

sed, ansia

sed, ansia

Ex: The team's thirst for victory motivated them to train harder. 

La sed de victoria del equipo los motivó a entrenar más duro.

advantage
advantage
[Sustantivo]

a benefit or gain resulting from something

ventaja,  beneficio

ventaja, beneficio

benefit
benefit
[Sustantivo]

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

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families. 

La nueva política ofrece varios beneficios a las familias de bajos ingresos.

uncontrolled
uncontrolled
[Adjetivo]

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

descontrolado, incontrolado

descontrolado, incontrolado

Ex: The uncontrolled anger of the driver resulted in reckless driving behavior and road rage incidents. 

La ira descontrolada del conductor resultó en un comportamiento de conducción temerario e incidentes de furia en la carretera.

rampant
rampant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

desenfrenado

desenfrenado

Ex: Rumors ran rampant, fueling public panic. 

Los rumores se extendieron descontroladamente, alimentando el pánico público.

garment
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: The traditional garment worn during the ceremony was rich in cultural significance and history. 

La prenda tradicional usada durante la ceremonia era rica en significado cultural e historia.

outfit
outfit
[Sustantivo]

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

traje

traje

Ex: The store offered a variety of outfits for every occasion, from casual to formal. 

La tienda ofrecía una variedad de atuendos para cada ocasión, desde casual hasta formal.

complicated
complicated
[Adjetivo]

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

complicado, difícil

complicado, difícil

Ex: The algorithm used in the program was complicated, with multiple nested functions. 

El algoritmo utilizado en el programa era complicado, con múltiples funciones anidadas.

complex
complex
[Adjetivo]

not easy to understand or analyze

difícil

difícil

Ex: The artwork's meaning was complex, open to interpretation and layered with symbolism. 

El significado de la obra de arte era complejo, abierto a interpretación y lleno de simbolismo.

baffled
baffled
[Adjetivo]

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

desconcertado, perplejo

desconcertado, perplejo

Ex: He looked baffled when he couldn’t solve the riddle. 

Parecía desconcertado cuando no pudo resolver el acertijo.

perplexed
perplexed
[Adjetivo]

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

perplejo, desconcertado

perplejo, desconcertado

Ex: The unusual behavior of the dog left the veterinarian perplexed. 

El comportamiento inusual del perro dejó al veterinario perplejo.

second-rate
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: They offered second-rate products at inflated prices, which disappointed customers. 

Ofrecieron productos de segunda categoría a precios inflados, lo que decepcionó a los clientes.

mediocre
mediocre
[Adjetivo]

substandard or below average

mediocre

mediocre

Ex: The smartphone's performance was mediocre, constantly lagging and crashing. 

El rendimiento del smartphone fue mediocre, con constantes retrasos y bloqueos.

fashion
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: The fashion industry is constantly evolving with new ideas and concepts. 

La industria de la moda está en constante evolución con nuevas ideas y conceptos.

trend
trend
[Sustantivo]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

moda, tendencia

moda, tendencia

Ex: The trend of minimalism has gained popularity recently. 

La tendencia del minimalismo ha ganado popularidad recientemente.

old
old
[Adjetivo]

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

viejo

viejo

Ex: She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture. 

Ella visitó un antiguo castillo y se maravilló con su arquitectura medieval.

ancient
ancient
[Adjetivo]

having existed for an extended period of time

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: They explored ancient ruins in the jungle, imagining the lives of past inhabitants. 

Exploraron ruinas antiguas en la jungla, imaginando la vida de los habitantes pasados.

antique
antique
[Adjetivo]

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

de antigüedades

de antigüedades

Ex: He restored an antique car from the 1920s, now worth a small fortune. 

Restauró un coche antiguo de la década de 1920, que ahora vale una pequeña fortuna.

current
current
[Adjetivo]

happening or existing in the present time

actual, de actualidad

actual, de actualidad

Ex: The current weather forecast predicts sunny skies for the weekend. 

El pronóstico del tiempo actual predice cielos soleados para el fin de semana.

original
original
[Adjetivo]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

primario

primario

Ex: The original inhabitants of the island lived in harmony with nature. 

Los habitantes originales de la isla vivían en armonía con la naturaleza.

up-to-date
up-to-date
[Adjetivo]

conforming to the latest trends or fashion

actualizado

actualizado

Ex: The restaurant’s interior design is up-to-date, featuring minimalist and contemporary elements. 

El diseño interior del restaurante está actualizado, presentando elementos minimalistas y contemporáneos.

antiquated
antiquated
[Adjetivo]

no longer useful, accepted, or relevant to modern times

anticuado, obsoleto

anticuado, obsoleto

Ex: His antiquated views on gender roles were no longer relevant in today's society. 

Sus opiniones anticuadas sobre los roles de género ya no eran relevantes en la sociedad actual.

fair
fair
[Adjetivo]

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

justo, imparcial

justo, imparcial

Ex: The policy was designed to be fair to all employees, regardless of their position. 

La política fue diseñada para ser justa con todos los empleados, independientemente de su posición.

biased
biased
[Adjetivo]

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

parcial

parcial

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly. 

Su opinión parcial sobre el nuevo empleado influyó injustamente en la decisión de contratación.

unjust
unjust
[Adjetivo]

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

injusto, injusto

injusto, injusto

Ex: The government's policies were widely criticized as unjust by human rights organizations. 

Las políticas del gobierno fueron ampliamente criticadas como injustas por las organizaciones de derechos humanos.

impartial
impartial
[Adjetivo]

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

imparcial

imparcial

Ex: The judge’s impartial ruling was based solely on the evidence presented in court. 

El fallo imparcial del juez se basó únicamente en las pruebas presentadas en el tribunal.

bigoted
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: Despite the changing times, she remained bigoted in her views and refused to accept new ideas. 

A pesar de los tiempos cambiantes, ella permaneció intolerante en sus opiniones y se negó a aceptar nuevas ideas.

balanced
balanced
[Adjetivo]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

equilibrado

equilibrado

Ex: He struck a balanced approach between work and personal life. 

Adoptó un enfoque equilibrado entre el trabajo y la vida personal.

objective
objective
[Adjetivo]

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

objective

objective

Ex: The court appointed an objective mediator to help resolve the dispute between the two parties. 

El tribunal designó un mediador objetivo para ayudar a resolver la disputa entre las dos partes.

perfect
perfect
[Adjetivo]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

perfecto

perfecto

Ex: My dog is perfect, even though he occasionally chews my shoes. 

Mi perro es perfecto, aunque ocasionalmente mastica mis zapatos.

flawed
flawed
[Adjetivo]

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

defectuoso

defectuoso

Ex: Her flawed memory made it difficult for her to recall specific details. 

Su memoria defectuosa le dificultaba recordar detalles específicos.

faulty
faulty
[Adjetivo]

not working properly or as intended

defectuoso

defectuoso

Ex: The faulty wiring in the house caused frequent power outages. 

El cableado defectuoso en la casa causó frecuentes cortes de energía.

faultless
faultless
[Adjetivo]

containing no errors at all

impecable, intachable

impecable, intachable

Ex: She completed the task in a faultless manner, leaving no room for criticism. 

Ella completó la tarea de una manera impecable, sin dejar espacio para las críticas.

immaculate
immaculate
[Adjetivo]

free from errors, mistakes, or faults

inmaculado, impecable

inmaculado, impecable

Ex: His immaculate appearance made him stand out at the event. 

Su apariencia inmaculada lo hizo destacar en el evento.

impeccable
impeccable
[Adjetivo]

without any mistakes or errors

impecable

impecable

Ex: The dancer's impeccable technique captivated the audience. 

La técnica impecable del bailarín cautivó al público.

important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies. 

La libertad de expresión es un derecho importante en las sociedades democráticas.

trivial
trivial
[Adjetivo]

having little or no importance

trivial, insignificante

trivial, insignificante

Ex: She dismissed his argument as trivial and irrelevant to the discussion. 

Ella descartó su argumento como trivial y sin relevancia para la discusión.

critical
critical
[Adjetivo]

extremely important or necessary

crítico

crítico

Ex: The critical information provided by the witness was instrumental in solving the crime. 

La información crítica proporcionada por el testigo fue fundamental para resolver el crimen.

urgent
urgent
[Adjetivo]

needing immediate action or attention

urgente, apremiante

urgente, apremiante

Ex: There is an urgent need for food and shelter for the victims of the natural disaster. 

Hay una necesidad urgente de alimentos y refugio para las víctimas del desastre natural.

petty
petty
[Adjetivo]

having little significance

insignificante, mezquino

insignificante, mezquino

Ex: The dispute between neighbors was over a petty boundary line. 

La disputa entre vecinos fue por una línea fronteriza insignificante.

frivolous
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She's often seen as frivolous, but beneath the facade, she's quite shrewd. 

A menudo se la considera frívola, pero detrás de la fachada, es bastante astuta.

the usual stuff

things that are typical, common, or routine

Ex: Same old, same oldthe usual stuff with no surprises. 
(great|good|lovely) stuff

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

Ex: You’re organizing the event yourself? Lovely stuff! 
synonym
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: She searched for a synonym to avoid repeating the same word. 

Ella buscó un sinónimo para evitar repetir la misma palabra.

to [be] made of (sterner|tougher) stuff

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

Ex: She proved she was made of sterner stuff when she handled the crisis with calm and confidence. 
stuff happens
stuff happens
[Oración]

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

that is the stuff

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 [know] {one's} stuff

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

saber lo suyo, dominar su campo

saber lo suyo, dominar su campo

Ex: The guide knew his stuff and answered every question we had. 

El guía sabía lo suyo y respondió a todas nuestras preguntas.

antonym
antonym
[Sustantivo]

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

antónimo, contrario

antónimo, contrario

Ex: In the debate, they used antonyms to argue opposite viewpoints on the issue. 

En el debate, utilizaron antónimos para argumentar puntos de vista opuestos sobre el tema.

function
function
[Sustantivo]

the purpose or intended use of something

función

función

Ex: The function of the key is to unlock the door. 

La función de la llave es desbloquear la puerta.

feature
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data. 

Esta actualización de software incluye una nueva característica de seguridad diseñada para proteger los datos del usuario.

machine
machine
[Sustantivo]

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

máquina

máquina

Ex: The MRI machine is used for medical imaging in hospitals. 

La máquina de resonancia magnética se utiliza para imágenes médicas en los hospitales.

appliance
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: The washing machine is an essential appliance for any home. 

La lavadora es un electrodoméstico esencial para cualquier hogar.

choice
choice
[Sustantivo]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

elección, opción

elección, opción

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party. 

Su elección de música fue perfecta para la fiesta.

option
option
[Sustantivo]

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

opción

opción

Ex: Taking a break is a good option if you feel overwhelmed at work. 

Tomarse un descanso es una buena opción si te sientes abrumado en el trabajo.

consumer
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: The new smartphone model received positive reviews from consumers. 

El nuevo modelo de smartphone recibió críticas positivas de los consumidores.

shopper
shopper
[Sustantivo]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

comprador

comprador

Ex: The shopper browsed through the online catalog, adding items to their cart with each click of the mouse. 

El comprador navegó por el catálogo en línea, añadiendo artículos a su carrito con cada clic del ratón.

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