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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .

to stop using or having something

abolir

abolir

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose do away with certain non-essential services .

to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: In social situations, making impressions on others can help in building relationships and connections.
arrangement
[Sustantivo]

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

acuerdo, arreglo

acuerdo, arreglo

Ex: arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .
profit
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

beneficios

beneficios

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve profit.
loss
[Sustantivo]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

pérdida

pérdida

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .
research
[Sustantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

investigación

investigación

Ex: The teamresearch on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

Ex: The company is waiting for the right time to make its move into the international market.

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: We need make an effort to reduce our carbon footprint .
business
[Sustantivo]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

negocios

negocios

Ex: He started a business after graduating from college .

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
decision
[Sustantivo]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

decisión

decisión

Ex: decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: I appreciate suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .
degree
[Sustantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

título

título

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a degree.
clear
[Adjetivo]

easy to understand

claro

claro

Ex: The rules of the game clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .
to make up
[Verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar

inventar

Ex: The made up a story about their imaginary friend .

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

compensar

compensar

Ex: Giving a heartfelt apology can make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument .

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

huir, escapar

huir, escapar

Ex: He tried make off with the documents but was caught at the door .

used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something

Ex: The party could do without any more unexpected guests; we're already at full capacity.

used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

Ex: The garden could do with a bit of rain; the plants are looking a bit dry.
to do up
[Verbo]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

abrochar, cerrar

abrochar, cerrar

Ex: The actor quickly needed do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .
litter
[Sustantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

basura, desperdicio

basura, desperdicio

Ex: The city fined him for litter out of his car window .
to clog
[Verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

obstruir, taponar

obstruir, taponar

Ex: A swarm of clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .
to swamp
[Verbo]

to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

inundar, ahogar

inundar, ahogar

Ex: The river swamped several villages this week .
garbage
[Sustantivo]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The children were told not to leave garbage on the beach .
debris
[Sustantivo]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

escombros, debris

escombros, debris

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved debris to prevent further collapse .
to swirl
[Verbo]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

remolino, girar

remolino, girar

Ex: The sand has swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .
to gobble
[Verbo]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

tragar, devorar

tragar, devorar

Ex: In a rush , she gobble her lunch before the meeting .
food chain
[Sustantivo]

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

cadena alimentaria, cadena trófica

cadena alimentaria, cadena trófica

grain
[Sustantivo]

a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances

grano, gránulo

grano, gránulo

Ex: The sculpture was carved with such detail that grain of wood stood out .
to impose
[Verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imponer

imponer

Ex: Parents should guide and support impose their career choices on their children .
infinite
[Adjetivo]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

infinito

infinito

Ex: infinite kindness towards everyone he met made him beloved by all .
single-use
[Adjetivo]

made to be used once and then thrown away

desechable, de un solo uso

desechable, de un solo uso

Ex: They single-use bags to reduce plastic waste .
throwaway
[Adjetivo]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

desechable, de un solo uso

desechable, de un solo uso

Ex: He throwaway cans to recycle them for cash .
well
[interjección]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

bueno, vaya, pues

bueno, vaya, pues

you know
[interjección]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

sabes, bueno

sabes, bueno

Ex: He’s not the easiest person to work with, you know.
like
[interjección]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

como, este

como, este

Ex: I could n’t believe it — she justlike, walked away without saying anything !
I mean
[interjección]

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts

Quiero decir, O sea

Quiero decir, O sea

Ex: I mean , how could anyone resist an offer like that ?
you see
[interjección]

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

verás, ya ves

verás, ya ves

Ex: You see , the reason we ’re moving is to be closer to family .
kind of
[Frase]

in some ways or to some degree

un poco

un poco

Ex: Ikind of tired , so I might skip the evening workout today .
sort of
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

en cierto modo

en cierto modo

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.
anyway
[Adverbio]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

bueno

bueno

Ex: Anyway, I ’ll call you later with more updates .
so
[Conjunción]

used to summarize or draw a conclusion based on previous information or to provide a logical inference

así que

así que

Ex: I forgot her birthdayso she was upset with me .
turquoise
[Sustantivo]

a bright bluish-green color

turquesa

turquesa

Ex: His shirt was a turquoise, perfect for the summer party .
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