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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

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 to do away with certain non-essential services .Como parte de las medidas de reducción de costos, la empresa optó por **prescindir** de ciertos servicios no esenciales.

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: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .El **arreglo** para la ceremonia de boda fue muy detallado.
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 consistent profit.Sin una cuidadosa planificación presupuestaria, es difícil lograr un **beneficio** constante.
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 .La **pérdida** de biodiversidad en la región ha tenido efectos perjudiciales en el ecosistema.
research
[Sustantivo]

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

investigación

investigación

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .La **investigación** del equipo sobre el comportamiento del consumidor guió su estrategia de marketing para el nuevo producto.

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 landscaping business after graduating from college .Comenzó un **negocio** de paisajismo después de graduarse de la universidad.

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: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .La **decisión** de invertir en fuentes de energía renovable refleja el compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad.
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

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

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Aprecio tu **sugerencia** de probar la meditación como técnica para aliviar el estrés.
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 medical degree.Para ingresar al campo médico, primero debes obtener un **título** médico.
clear
[Adjetivo]

easy to understand

claro

claro

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .Las reglas del juego eran **claras**, lo que facilitaba la incorporación de los recién llegados.
to make up
[Verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar

inventar

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .El niño **inventó** una historia sobre su amigo imaginario.

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

compensar

compensar

Ex: Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument .Ofrecer una disculpa sincera puede ayudar a **compensar** las palabras hirientes que se dijeron durante la discusión.

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

escapar, huir

escapar, huir

Ex: He tried to make off with the documents but was caught at the door .Intentó **escaparse** con los documentos pero fue atrapado en la puerta.

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 to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .El actor necesitó rápidamente **abrochar** los gemelos de su camisa antes de salir al escenario.
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .El consejo ha implementado nuevos contenedores para la **basura** para fomentar la correcta eliminación de residuos en la comunidad.
litter
[Sustantivo]

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

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La ciudad lo multó por tirar **basura** por la ventana de su auto.
to clog
[Verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

obstruir, tapar

obstruir, tapar

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Un enjambre de insectos **obstruyó** el filtro de aire del sistema HVAC, afectando la calidad del aire en el edificio.
to swamp
[Verbo]

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

inundar, anegar

inundar, anegar

Ex: The river has swamped several villages this week .El río ha **inundado** varios pueblos esta semana.
garbage
[Sustantivo]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The children were told not to leave their garbage on the beach .A los niños se les dijo que no dejaran su **basura** en la playa.
debris
[Sustantivo]

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

escombros, restos

escombros, restos

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .Los bomberos movieron con cuidado los **escombros** para evitar más derrumbes.
to swirl
[Verbo]

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

remolinar, girar en espiral

remolinar, girar en espiral

Ex: The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .La arena ha estado **girando** en patrones intrincados bajo la influencia de los vientos del desierto.
to gobble
[Verbo]

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

engullir, tragar

engullir, tragar

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .Con prisa, tuvo que **engullir** su almuerzo antes de la reunión.
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 alimenticia, cadena trófica

cadena alimenticia, cadena trófica

grain
[Sustantivo]

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

grano, partícula

grano, partícula

Ex: The sculpture was carved with such detail that every grain of wood stood out .La escultura estaba tallada con tanto detalle que cada **grano** de madera sobresalía.
to impose
[Verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imponer

imponer

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .Los padres deben guiar y apoyar en lugar de **imponer** sus elecciones de carrera a sus hijos.
infinite
[Adjetivo]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

infinito

infinito

Ex: His infinite kindness towards everyone he met made him beloved by all .Su **bondad infinita** hacia todos los que conocía lo hacía querido por todos.
single-use
[Adjetivo]

made to be used once and then thrown away

de un solo uso, desechable

de un solo uso, desechable

Ex: They banned single-use bags to reduce plastic waste .Prohibieron las bolsas **de un solo uso** para reducir los residuos plásticos.
throwaway
[Adjetivo]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

desechable, de un solo uso

desechable, de un solo uso

Ex: He collected throwaway cans to recycle them for cash .Recogió latas **desechables** para reciclarlas por dinero.
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, ya sabes

sabes, ya sabes

Ex: He’s not the easiest person to work with, you know.No es la persona más fácil con la que trabajar, **ya sabes**.
like
[interjección]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

como

como

Ex: I could n’t believe it — she just , like, walked away without saying anything !No podía creerlo—ella simplemente, **como**, se fue sin decir nada.
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 ?**Quiero decir**, ¿cómo podría alguien resistirse a una oferta así?
you see
[interjección]

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

ya ves, ves

ya ves, ves

Ex: You see , the reason we ’re moving is to be closer to family .**Verás**, la razón por la que nos mudamos es para estar más cerca de la familia.
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.El desempeño del equipo fue **más o menos** impresionante, teniendo en cuenta las circunstancias desafiantes.
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 .**De todos modos**, te llamaré más tarde con más actualizaciones.
so
[Conjunción]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

así que

así que

Ex: I forgot her birthday , so she was upset with me .Olvidé su cumpleaños, **así que** ella estaba molesta conmigo.
turquoise
[Sustantivo]

a bright bluish-green color

turquesa

turquesa

Ex: His shirt was a vibrant turquoise, perfect for the summer party .Su camisa era de un **turquesa** vibrante, perfecta para la fiesta de verano.
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