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

metafórico, figurado
Las pinturas del artista eran representaciones metafóricas de la condición humana.
the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

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

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

encender, avivar
radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

brillante, resplandeciente
Sus ojos brillantes reflejaban la emoción que sentía.
to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

eclipsar
to cause a reaction, activity, or event to begin

provocar, desencadenar
a sudden brief idea, understanding, memory, or feeling

destello, chispazo
to become understood or realized, especially gradually or suddenly after not being recognized before

caer en cuenta, darse cuenta
having a suspicious or dishonest quality

sospechoso y deshonesto, poco fiable
capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

inteligente
to become covered or filled with water

inundarse
unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

insulso
Su actuación fue sosa de manera decepcionante, careciendo del carisma necesario para cautivar al público.
(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
Solo una persona a medio cocer discutiría con el árbitro por una falta clara.
something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

algo para pensar, materia para reflexionar
Su advertencia sobre el presupuesto debería darnos que pensar.
to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

abarcar más de lo que se puede, meterse en algo que le queda grande
Abarcó más de lo que podía al matricularse en cinco cursos avanzados.
a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

tema candente, tema de actualidad
La inteligencia artificial es un tema candente en la industria tecnológica en este momento.
a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone
indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

máximo, culminante
having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

obsesionado, apasionado
El fan obsesionado tenía un santuario dedicado a su celebridad favorita, coleccionando cada pieza de memorabilia disponible.
so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

asombroso, pasmoso
Los daños causados por la tormenta fueron asombrosos, dejando muchas casas destruidas.
(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

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

recuperarse
Después de una enfermedad prolongada, ella se recuperó, sorprendiendo a todos con su fuerza y resiliencia.
to officially allow a patient to leave a hospital or other medical facility

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

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

estremecerse, temblar
La inesperada visión de la figura fantasmal hizo que todos temblaran involuntariamente.
the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

caída libre, descenso en caída libre
Durante la caída libre, sintió que el tiempo pasaba lentamente.
to stop making progress or developing

estancarse, quedarse estancado
incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

trastornado, desquiciado
La trama de la película sigue a un villano desequilibrado que busca venganza.
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
El kit de sujeción incluía correas y sujeciones suaves para garantizar comodidad y seguridad.
restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

sosegado, discreto
Intentó mantener su emoción contenida, sin querer llamar la atención.
to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

tambalearse, vacilar
Mientras el barco encontraba olas agitadas, los pasajeros comenzaron a tambalearse.
a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

terrible experiencia
Los supervivientes describieron su calvario en detalle durante la entrevista.
the act of bringing a matter, process, or situation to a definite end or resolution

cierre, conclusión
to end something in an unpleasant or negative way
to have some understanding or knowledge of something
something that is very easy to do or accomplish
a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

un romance fugaz
No esperaban un romance fugaz, pero sucedió de todos modos.
to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud
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
Perder su trabajo la dejó sintiéndose como un desastre emocional durante semanas.
