El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2
Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "arrangement", "make off", "litter", etc.
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to try to do something as well as one is capable of

hacer todo lo posible, dar lo mejor de sí
No ganamos, pero hicimos todo lo posible.
to stop using or having something

dejar de usar o tener algo, eliminar o abolir algo
La junta escolar votó por eliminar el sistema de calificaciones tradicional en favor de un enfoque más integral.
to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something
a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

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

beneficios
the act or process of no longer having someone or something

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

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

hacer su jugada, pasar a la acción
La empresa hizo su jugada en cuanto el mercado empezó a recuperarse.
to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return
to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult
the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

negocios
to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something
a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

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

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

título
easy to understand

claro
to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar, fabricar
El político inventó excusas para evitar responder a las preguntas del reportero.
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

compensar, resarcir
Trabajó horas extra para compensar el retraso.
to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

escapar rápidamente, irse para escapar de alguien o algo
Los ladrones se escaparon con todo el dinero.
used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something
used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

abrochar, cerrar la ropa
El niño luchó por atar los cordones de sus zapatos, lo que llevó a un padre a ayudarlo.
unwanted material or things that are thrown away because they are no longer needed

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

basura, residuos
to make it so that nothing can move through something

obstruir, tapar
Como medida preventiva, decidieron obstruir los conductos de aire durante la obra.
to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

inundar, anegar
El sótano estaba inundado después de que estallara la tubería.
things such as household materials that have no use anymore

basura, desechos
Necesito sacar la basura antes de que empiece a oler.
the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

escombros, restos
Los equipos trabajaron para limpiar los escombros del puente derrumbado.
to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

remolinar, girar en espiral
La falda de la bailarina giraba mientras ella giraba por el escenario.
to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

engullir, tragar
El perro devoró ansiosamente la comida en su plato.
a system in nature where animals and plants depend on each other for food

cadena alimentaria, cadena trófica
La contaminación puede dañar la cadena alimentaria y perjudicar a muchas especies.
a very small hard particle of a substance

grano, grano de arena
to force someone to do what they do not want

imponer
without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

infinito
El espacio a menudo se describe como infinito, sin fronteras ni límites a su vastedad.
made to be used once and then thrown away

de un solo uso, desechable
Los hospitales dependen de guantes de un solo uso para la higiene.
discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

desechable, de un solo uso
Mucha gente todavía depende de vasos desechables para su café de la mañana.
said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

bueno, vaya, pues
used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

sabes, ya sabes
Sabes, creo que probablemente deberíamos considerar otras opciones antes de tomar una decisión.
used as a filler word or hesitation marker

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

Quiero decir, O sea
Ella es realmente talentosa, quiero decir, ¡solo mira su obra de arte!
used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

ya ves, ves
Ella no quería ofenderte; ya ves, pensó que era solo una broma.
in some ways or to some degree

un poco
to a degree or extent that is unclear

en cierto modo
El vestido es bonito, pero es un poco caro.
used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

bueno
used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

así que
La carretera estaba bloqueada, así que tuvimos que tomar un desvío.
a bright bluish-green color

turquesa
Ella compró una bufanda en un suave turquesa para que combine con sus aretes.
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