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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 12

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 12 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "staggering", "ordeal", "deranged", etc.

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metaphorical
[Adjetivo]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metafórico, figurado

metafórico, figurado

Ex: The playwright employed metaphorical imagery to explore themes of love and betrayal .El dramaturgo empleó imágenes **metafóricas** para explorar temas de amor y traición.
language
[Sustantivo]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

idioma

idioma

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.Ellos usan recursos en línea para estudiar gramática y vocabulario en el **idioma**.
to fuel
[Verbo]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

alimentar, impulsar

alimentar, impulsar

Ex: The rising demand for electric cars fueled advancements in battery technology .La creciente demanda de coches eléctricos **alimentó** los avances en la tecnología de baterías.
to fire
[Verbo]

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

encender, avivar

encender, avivar

Ex: The story of overcoming adversity fired the audience 's emotions .La historia de superar la adversidad **encendió** las emociones del público.
shining
[Adjetivo]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brillante, resplandeciente

brillante, resplandeciente

Ex: The shining headlights of the car cut through the fog.Los faros **brillantes** del coche atravesaban la niebla.

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

eclipsar

eclipsar

Ex: The new skyscraper 's modern design overshadowed the historic buildings in the city skyline .El diseño moderno del nuevo rascacielos **eclipsó** los edificios históricos en el horizonte de la ciudad.
to spark
[Verbo]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

desencadenar, provocar

desencadenar, provocar

Ex: A single tweet from the celebrity sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets .Un solo tuit de la celebridad **desencadenó** un frenesí en las redes sociales y miles de retuits.
flash
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

destello, iluminación

destello, iluminación

to dawn
[Verbo]

to become clear or understood

darse cuenta, caer en la cuenta

darse cuenta, caer en la cuenta

Ex: The reason for his strange behavior dawned on them after they read the letter.La razón de su comportamiento extraño **amaneció** para ellos después de leer la carta.
shady
[Adjetivo]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

sospechoso, turbio

sospechoso, turbio

Ex: The shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy .Los orígenes **sospechosos** del producto llevaron a los consumidores a cuestionar su seguridad y eficacia.
bright
[Adjetivo]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente

inteligente

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .Era una estudiante **brillante**, siempre ansiosa por sumergirse en nuevos temas.
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

inundarse

inundarse

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river to flood nearby villages .Las fuertes lluvias hicieron que el río **inundara** los pueblos cercanos.
bland
[Adjetivo]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

insulso

insulso

Ex: The bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .El papel pintado **soso** en la habitación del hotel no hizo nada para que el espacio se sintiera acogedor o cómodo.
half-baked
[Adjetivo]

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

medio cocido, poco pensado

medio cocido, poco pensado

Ex: His reputation as a half-baked thinker made people wary of his advice .Su reputación como pensador **a medio cocer** hacía que la gente desconfiara de sus consejos.

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

Ex: The book is filled with profound insights and philosophical ideas, making it a rich source of food for thought.

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

el que mucho abarca poco aprieta

el que mucho abarca poco aprieta

Ex: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously, she clearly bit off more than she could chew.
hot topic
[Sustantivo]

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

tema candente, tema de actualidad

tema candente, tema de actualidad

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending became a hot topic in film forums .El final inesperado de la película se convirtió en un **tema candente** en los foros de cine.

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The unresolved conflict with her friend hung over her for weeks.
peak
[Adjetivo]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

máximo, culminante

máximo, culminante

Ex: The athlete achieved peak physical condition after months of rigorous training.El atleta alcanzó su condición física **máxima** después de meses de entrenamiento riguroso.
obsessed
[Adjetivo]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

obsesionado, apasionado

obsesionado, apasionado

Ex: The obsessed gambler could n't stop thinking about the next big win , even after losing everything he had .El jugador **obsesionado** no podía dejar de pensar en la próxima gran victoria, incluso después de perder todo lo que tenía.
staggering
[Adjetivo]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

asombroso, pasmoso

asombroso, pasmoso

Ex: The staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .El éxito **asombroso** de la empresa emergente superó todas las expectativas.

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

sufrir un colapso

sufrir un colapso

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .La gripe la debilitó hasta el punto de que tuvo que ser hospitalizada después de **desmayarse** en casa.

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

recuperarse

recuperarse

Ex: The medical team is optimistic that the patient is going to pull through after the successful surgery.El equipo médico es optimista de que el paciente va a **recuperarse** después de la cirugía exitosa.

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

dar de alta

dar de alta

Ex: The hospital 's goal is to ensure patients are discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections .El objetivo del hospital es asegurar que los pacientes sean **dados de alta** rápidamente para reducir el riesgo de infecciones adquiridas en el hospital.
priority
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioridad, preferencia

prioridad, preferencia

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .Se le dijo que se concentrara en sus estudios como **prioridad** sobre las actividades extracurriculares.
to shudder
[Verbo]

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

estremecerse, temblar

estremecerse, temblar

Ex: The creepy sensation of spiders crawling made her shudder with disgust.La espeluznante sensación de arañas arrastrándose la hizo **estremecerse** de asco.
free fall
[Sustantivo]

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

caída libre, descenso en caída libre

caída libre, descenso en caída libre

Ex: The free fall lasted only a few moments , but it felt much longer .La **caída libre** duró solo unos momentos, pero se sintió mucho más larga.
to stall
[Verbo]

to cease to make progress or move forward

estancarse, atascarse

estancarse, atascarse

Ex: The team ’s progress stalled due to a lack of communication .El progreso del equipo se **estancó** debido a la falta de comunicación.
deranged
[Adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

trastornado, desquiciado

trastornado, desquiciado

Ex: After the accident , her mind was so deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .Después del accidente, su mente estaba tan **trastornada** que no podía reconocer a su propia familia.
restraint kit
[Sustantivo]

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

kit de sujeción, equipo de restricción

kit de sujeción, equipo de restricción

Ex: The child was given a mild sedative before using the restraint kit for medical procedures .Al niño se le administró un sedante suave antes de usar el **kit de sujeción** para procedimientos médicos.
subdued
[Adjetivo]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

sosegado, discreto

sosegado, discreto

Ex: A subdued dress was her choice for the formal event , reflecting her minimalist style .Un vestido **discreto** fue su elección para el evento formal, reflejando su estilo minimalista.
to reel
[Verbo]

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

tambalearse, vacilar

tambalearse, vacilar

Ex: In the aftermath of the earthquake , people stumbled out of buildings , reeling from the sudden tremors .Tras el terremoto, la gente salió tambaleándose de los edificios, **aturdida** por los repentinos temblores.
ordeal
[Sustantivo]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

terrible experiencia

terrible experiencia

Ex: The long wait at the hospital felt like an unbearable ordeal.La larga espera en el hospital se sintió como un **calvario** insoportable.
closure
[Sustantivo]

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

cierre, resolución

cierre, resolución

Ex: They talked about the problem and finally got closure.Hablaron sobre el problema y finalmente obtuvieron un **cierre**.

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

Ex: The dinner starts off fine but ends on a sour note with an argument over money.

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: He doesn’t know what happened at the meetinghe doesn't have the foggiest idea.
breeze
[Sustantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

un juego de niños, pan comido

un juego de niños, pan comido

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be a breeze once I understood the problem .Arreglar el coche resultó ser **pan comido** una vez que entendí el problema.
whirlwind romance
[Sustantivo]

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

un romance fugaz

un romance fugaz

Ex: Their whirlwind romance started during a summer trip and ended just as quickly .Su **romance relámpago** comenzó durante un viaje de verano y terminó igual de rápido.

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

Ex: When the internet connection failed, it felt like trying to run through treacle.
emotional wreck
[Sustantivo]

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

desastre emocional, ruina emocional

desastre emocional, ruina emocional

Ex: Seeing her friends move away made her an emotional wreck, feeling abandoned .Ver a sus amigos mudarse la convirtió en **un desastre emocional**, sintiéndose abandonada.
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