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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "heartbroken", "firehouse", "horde", etc.

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lifelong
[Adjetivo]

lasting the whole of a person's life

de toda la vida

de toda la vida

Ex: The organization aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for adults .La organización tiene como objetivo proporcionar oportunidades de aprendizaje **a lo largo de la vida** para los adultos.
life expectancy
[Sustantivo]

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

esperanza de vida

esperanza de vida

Ex: Factors like diet and exercise play a significant role in determining life expectancy.Factores como la dieta y el ejercicio juegan un papel importante en la determinación de la **esperanza de vida**.
life story
[Sustantivo]

the account or narrative of a person's life, typically including significant events, experiences, and personal details

historia de vida, relato de vida

historia de vida, relato de vida

Ex: His life story is filled with challenges , but he never gave up .Su **historia de vida** está llena de desafíos, pero nunca se rindió.
life-size
[Adjetivo]

having the same size as an actual living being or object, without any exaggeration or reduction

tamaño natural, a escala real

tamaño natural, a escala real

Ex: She stood next to the life-size wax figure at the museum for a photo .Ella se paró al lado de la figura de cera **a tamaño real** en el museo para una foto.
lifestyle
[Sustantivo]

a type of life that a person or group is living

estilo de vida

estilo de vida

Ex: They embraced a rural lifestyle, enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside .
heartbroken
[Adjetivo]

experiencing intense sadness or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

con el corazón roto, desconsolado

con el corazón roto, desconsolado

Ex: He seemed heartbroken after his best friend moved away to another country .
heartbeat
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

latido

latido

Ex: The steady heartbeat of the runner indicated she was in excellent cardiovascular health .El **latido del corazón** constante del corredor indicaba que estaba en excelente salud cardiovascular.
heart attack
[Sustantivo]

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

ataque al corazón, infarto

ataque al corazón, infarto

Ex: The sudden heart attack took everyone by surprise , highlighting the unpredictability of heart disease .El **ataque al corazón** repentino tomó a todos por sorpresa, destacando la imprevisibilidad de las enfermedades cardíacas.
heartwarming
[Adjetivo]

inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader

conmovedor, emocionante

conmovedor, emocionante

Ex: The heartwarming reunion between the soldiers and their families was beautiful to watch.El reencuentro **conmovedor** entre los soldados y sus familias fue hermoso de ver.
housework
[Sustantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .A menudo escuchan música mientras hacen las **tareas domésticas** para que las tareas sean más agradables.
homecoming
[Sustantivo]

the act of returning to one's home or place of origin

regreso al hogar, vuelta a casa

regreso al hogar, vuelta a casa

Ex: The movie depicts a dramatic homecoming filled with unexpected twists .La película representa un **regreso a casa** dramático lleno de giros inesperados.
houseplant
[Sustantivo]

a plant that is typically grown indoors in a home or other building, often for decorative purposes

planta de interior, planta de casa

planta de interior, planta de casa

Ex: A houseplant is a great way to bring a little nature indoors .Una **planta de interior** es una gran manera de traer un poco de naturaleza al interior.
housewife
[Sustantivo]

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

ama de casa

ama de casa

Ex: Being a housewife requires patience , organization , and dedication to maintaining a comfortable and harmonious home environment .Ser una **ama de casa** requiere paciencia, organización y dedicación para mantener un ambiente hogareño cómodo y armonioso.
house-proud
[Adjetivo]

describing someone who takes great pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of their home

orgulloso de su casa, cuidadoso con su hogar

orgulloso de su casa, cuidadoso con su hogar

Ex: The couple , clearly house-proud, hosted a tour of their newly renovated home .La pareja, claramente **orgullosa de su casa**, organizó un recorrido por su hogar recién renovado.
homesick
[Adjetivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: They tried to help her feel less homesick by planning video calls with her family .Intentaron ayudarla a sentirse menos **nostálgica** planeando videollamadas con su familia.
hometown
[Sustantivo]

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

ciudad natal, pueblo natal

ciudad natal, pueblo natal

Ex: I have n’t been to my hometown since last summer .No he estado en mi **ciudad natal** desde el verano pasado.
homebound
[Sustantivo]

a person who is unable or restricted from leaving their home, typically due to physical, medical, or other circumstances

persona confinada en casa, persona con movilidad reducida

persona confinada en casa, persona con movilidad reducida

Ex: The homebound often rely on family or caregivers for daily activities .Los **confiados en casa** a menudo dependen de la familia o cuidadores para las actividades diarias.
homegrown
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that is native, locally produced, or originating from one's own country or region

local, cultivado localmente

local, cultivado localmente

Ex: The dish features ingredients that are entirely homegrown.El plato presenta ingredientes que son completamente **cultivados en casa**.
house-warming
[Sustantivo]

a party that one gives in a new house or an apartment they just purchased to celebrate such event

fiesta de inauguración

fiesta de inauguración

Ex: We brought a plant as a gift for their house-warming.Trajimos una planta como regalo para su **fiesta de inauguración de la casa**.
homepage
[Sustantivo]

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

página de inicio, inicio

página de inicio, inicio

Ex: A clear menu on the homepage helps users find what they ’re looking for .Un menú claro en la **página de inicio** ayuda a los usuarios a encontrar lo que están buscando.
homeless
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

sin hogar, sin techo

sin hogar, sin techo

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.Habló sobre los desafíos que enfrentan los **sin hogar**.
seafood
[Sustantivo]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

mariscos, marisco

mariscos, marisco

Ex: They enjoyed a seafood feast on the beach , with platters of shrimp , oysters , and grilled fish .Disfrutaron de un festín de **mariscos** en la playa, con platos de camarones, ostras y pescado a la parrilla.
bookshelf
[Sustantivo]

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

estante, estantería

estante, estantería

Ex: The antique bookshelf in the study added character to the room's decor.El **estante** antiguo en el estudio añadió carácter a la decoración de la habitación.
junk food
[Sustantivo]

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

comida basura

comida basura

Ex: The party had a lot of junk food, so it was hard to stick to my diet .La fiesta tenía mucha **comida chatarra**, así que fue difícil seguir mi dieta.
headphones
[Sustantivo]

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

audífono, auricular, casco

audífono, auricular, casco

Ex: She always wears her headphones while working out at the gym .Ella siempre usa sus **auriculares** mientras hace ejercicio en el gimnasio.
headline
[Sustantivo]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

titular

titular

Ex: As soon as the headline was published , social media exploded with reactions from readers around the world .Tan pronto como se publicó el **titular**, las redes sociales estallaron con reacciones de lectores de todo el mundo.
headway
[Sustantivo]

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progreso, avance

progreso, avance

Ex: The new policy helped the company gain headway in the market .La nueva política ayudó a la empresa a ganar **avance** en el mercado.
textbook
[Sustantivo]

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

libro de texto

libro de texto

Ex: Textbooks can be expensive , but they are essential for studying .Los **libros de texto** pueden ser caros, pero son esenciales para estudiar.
text message
[Sustantivo]

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

mensaje de texto

mensaje de texto

Ex: After the interview , she sent a text message to thank the hiring manager .Después de la entrevista, envió un **mensaje de texto** para agradecer al gerente de contratación.
open air
[Sustantivo]

an outdoor or unenclosed space that is exposed to the elements

aire libre, exterior

aire libre, exterior

Ex: We spent the evening chatting in the open air under the stars .Pasamos la noche charlando al **aire libre** bajo las estrellas.
business line
[Sustantivo]

a specific set or range of products or merchandise offered by a business, often with a common theme, category, or market focus

línea de negocio, gama de productos

línea de negocio, gama de productos

Ex: The company ’s food packaging business line complements its agricultural services .La **línea de negocio** de envasado de alimentos de la empresa complementa sus servicios agrícolas.
businessman
[Sustantivo]

a man who does business activities like running a company

empresario

empresario

Ex: Thomas , the businessman, started his career selling newspapers .Thomas, **el hombre de negocios**, comenzó su carrera vendiendo periódicos.
firehouse
[Sustantivo]

a building or facility used by firefighters as a station for fire-fighting equipment and personnel

estación de bomberos, parque de bomberos

estación de bomberos, parque de bomberos

Ex: The firehouse responded quickly to the emergency downtown .La **estación de bomberos** respondió rápidamente a la emergencia en el centro de la ciudad.
fire alarm
[Sustantivo]

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

alarma de incendio

alarma de incendio

Ex: The fire alarm in the school activated , prompting an orderly evacuation drill .La **alarma de incendios** de la escuela se activó, provocando un simulacro de evacuación ordenado.
sleeping pill
[Sustantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

Ex: The doctor recommended lifestyle changes along with a sleeping pill to improve her overall sleep quality .El médico recomendó cambios en el estilo de vida junto con un **somnífero** para mejorar su calidad de sueño general.
sleeping bag
[Sustantivo]

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

saco de dormir, bolsa de dormir

saco de dormir, bolsa de dormir

Ex: They laid out their sleeping bags inside the tent before nightfall .Colocaron sus **sacos de dormir** dentro de la tienda antes del anochecer.
air conditioning
[Sustantivo]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

aire acondicionado

aire acondicionado

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .El **aire acondicionado** en el coche fue un salvavidas durante el largo viaje por carretera.
crowd
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multitud

multitud

Ex: The street was packed with a crowd of excited fans waiting for the celebrity to arrive at the movie premiere .La calle estaba llena de una **multitud** de fanáticos emocionados esperando que llegara la celebridad al estreno de la película.
horde
[Sustantivo]

a large moving crowd or mass of people, often in a disorderly or unruly manner

horda, multitud

horda, multitud

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

entender

entender

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times , I finally understand the concept .Después de leer la explicación varias veces, finalmente **entiendo** el concepto.
to grasp
[Verbo]

to mentally understand information or concepts

comprender, captar

comprender, captar

Ex: Reading the article multiple times helped me to grasp the author 's main argument and supporting points .Leer el artículo varias veces me ayudó a **comprender** el argumento principal del autor y los puntos de apoyo.
lucky
[Adjetivo]

having or bringing good luck

afortunado

afortunado

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .Eres **afortunado** de tener una familia tan cariñosa.

to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money

triunfar

triunfar

Ex: Winning the lottery felt striking gold; they could n't believe their luck .
nap
[Sustantivo]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

siesta, cabezada

siesta, cabezada

Ex: The couch in the office has become a popular spot for employees to take a quick nap during their lunch breaks .El sofá en la oficina se ha convertido en un lugar popular para que los empleados tomen una **siesta** rápida durante sus descansos para almorzar.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .La empresa **cuida** de sus empleados proporcionándoles un entorno de trabajo seguro y saludable.

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

valerse por sí mismo, arreglárselas

valerse por sí mismo, arreglárselas

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to ensure her family could fend for their basic necessities .Como madre soltera, trabajó duro para asegurarse de que su familia pudiera **cubrir** sus necesidades básicas.

to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter

Ex: They will have to sleep rough tonight if they don't find a shelter soon.
accustomed
[Adjetivo]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

acostumbrado, habituado

acostumbrado, habituado

Ex: After years of practice, she was accustomed to playing the piano for long hours.Después de años de práctica, estaba **acostumbrada** a tocar el piano durante largas horas.

to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state

sentarse, calmarse

sentarse, calmarse

Ex: The family decided to settle down on the picnic blankets for a relaxing afternoon in the park .La familia decidió **acomodarse** en las mantas de picnic para una tarde relajante en el parque.
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .El aumento de la **delincuencia** violenta ha hecho que los residentes se sientan inseguros.
foul play
[Sustantivo]

unfair or dishonest behavior, often implying criminal activity or violence

juego sucio, comportamiento deshonesto

juego sucio, comportamiento deshonesto

Ex: The insurance company investigated the claim for potential foul play.La compañía de seguros investigó el reclamo por posible **juego sucio**.
star-studded
[Adjetivo]

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

lleno de estrellas, repleto de famosos

lleno de estrellas, repleto de famosos

Ex: The premiere was a star-studded event with actors and directors from all over the world .
homemade
[Adjetivo]

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

casero, hecho en casa

casero, hecho en casa

Ex: The homemade jam was made from freshly picked berries from the backyard .La mermelada **casera** estaba hecha de bayas recién recogidas del jardín.
homework
[Sustantivo]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

tarea

tarea

Ex: We use textbooks and online resources to help us with our homework.Usamos libros de texto y recursos en línea para ayudarnos con nuestros **deberes**.
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