El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1

lasting the whole of a person's life

de toda la vida

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

expectativa de vida, duración de vida esperada

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

historia de vida, relato de vida

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

a tamaño real, de tamaño natural

a type of life that a person or group is living

estilo de vida

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

desgarrado, afligido

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

latido

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

ataque al corazón, infarto

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

conmovedor, alentador

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

tareas domésticas

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

regreso a casa, venida a casa

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

planta de interior, planta de casa

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

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

orgulloso de su casa, esmerado en su hogar

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostálgico

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

ciudad natal, hogar

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

persona con movilidad reducida, persona confinada en casa

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

autóctono, local

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

fiesta de inauguración

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

página de inicio, inicio

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

sin hogar, sin techo

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

mariscos, marisco

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

estante, estantería

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

comida basura

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

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

titular

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progreso, adelanto

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

libro de texto

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

mensaje de texto

an outdoor or unenclosed space that is exposed to the elements

aire libre, al aire libre

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

a man who does business activities like running a company

empresario

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

estación de bomberos, caserna de bomberos

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

alarma de incendio

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

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

saco de dormir

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

aire acondicionado

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multitud

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

horda, multitud

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

entender

to mentally understand information or concepts

comprender, captar

having or bringing good luck

afortunado

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

triunfar

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

siesta, dormir un poco

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

cuidar

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

valerse por sí mismo, defenderse solo

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

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

acostumbrado, habitual

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

calmarse, sentarse

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

unfair or dishonest behavior, often implying criminal activity or violence

juego sucio, conducta deshonesta

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

estelar, repleto de estrellas

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

hecho en casa, casero

schoolwork that students have to do at home

tarea