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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 4

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "creíble", "en desuso", "fabricación", etc.

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opposite
opposite
[Adjetivo]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

de enfrente

de enfrente

Ex: She pointed to the opposite corner of the room. 

Ella señaló la esquina opuesta de la habitación.

antonym
antonym
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

antónimo, contrario

antónimo, contrario

Ex: In the debate, they used antonyms to argue opposite viewpoints on the issue. 

En el debate, utilizaron antónimos para argumentar puntos de vista opuestos sobre el tema.

prefix
prefix
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

prefijo

prefijo

Ex: The dictionary provided a list of prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding. 

El diccionario proporcionó una lista de prefijos y sus significados para ayudar con la formación y comprensión de palabras.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

credible
credible
[Adjetivo]

able to be believed or relied on

creíble

creíble

Ex: The witness provided a credible account of the incident, which helped the jury reach a verdict. 

El testigo proporcionó un relato creíble del incidente, lo que ayudó al jurado a llegar a un veredicto.

probable
probable
[Adjetivo]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

probable, posible

probable, posible

Ex: The detective considered the suspect's alibi to be probable, as it was supported by multiple witnesses. 

El detective consideró que la coartada del sospechoso era probable, ya que estaba respaldada por múltiples testigos.

honest
honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car's condition, even though it meant less profit for the garage. 

El mecánico honesto proporcionó una evaluación justa del estado del coche, aunque eso significara menos ganancias para el taller.

legal
legal
[Adjetivo]

related to the law or the legal system

legal

legal

Ex: Legal proceedings were initiated to resolve the dispute. 

Se iniciaron procedimientos legales para resolver la disputa.

responsible
responsible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

responsable

Ex: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace. 

La empresa es responsable de mantener los estándares de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo.

abused
abused
[Adjetivo]

having been subjected to excessive use or mistreatment, resulting in damage or wear

abusado, maltratado

abusado, maltratado

disused
disused
[Adjetivo]

previously in use but is now abandoned, neglected, or no longer in operation

en desuso, abandonado

en desuso, abandonado

unused
unused
[Adjetivo]

not put into action by anyone before

sin usar, no utilizado

sin usar, no utilizado

Ex: The unused vacation days will expire if not taken before the end of the year. 

Los días de vacaciones no utilizados caducarán si no se toman antes de fin de año.

to misuse
to misuse
[Verbo]

to use something improperly or incorrectly

utilizar mal

utilizar mal

Ex: Don’t misuse your authority to take advantage of others. 

No malutilices tu autoridad para aprovecharte de los demás.

to overuse
to overuse
[Verbo]

to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits

usar en exceso, abusar de

usar en exceso, abusar de

Ex: Overusing pesticides in agriculture can harm not only the targeted pests but also beneficial insects and the ecosystem as a whole. 

El uso excesivo de pesticidas en la agricultura puede dañar no solo a las plagas objetivo, sino también a los insectos beneficiosos y al ecosistema en general.

to underuse

to use something less than it should be or less than its full potential

infrautilizar, usar por debajo de su potencial

infrautilizar, usar por debajo de su potencial

Ex: She underused her talent by sticking to the same routine every day. 

Ella subutilizó su talento al ceñirse a la misma rutina todos los días.

fake
fake
[Adjetivo]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

falso, de imitación.

falso, de imitación.

Ex: They gave him a fake trophy for his performance in the competition. 

Le dieron un trofeo falso por su desempeño en la competencia.

to like
to like
[Verbo]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

gustar

gustar

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city. 

Me gusta la idea de vivir en una gran ciudad.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 

Las diminutas hormigas trabajaron juntas para llevar una miga grande.

happiness
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

alegría

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy. 

La risa de los niños llenó la habitación de felicidad y alegría.

guilty
guilty
[Adjetivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: Even though she was guilty of the offense, she showed remorse and sought redemption. 

Aunque era culpable del delito, mostró remordimiento y buscó redención.

safe
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft. 

La bóveda segura mantuvo los documentos valiosos a salvo del robo.

to allow
to allow
[Verbo]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

permitir

permitir

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class. 

La política de la escuela no permite que los estudiantes usen sus teléfonos durante la clase.

to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building. 

Se espera que las renovaciones mejoren la apariencia del edificio antiguo.

sincere
sincere
[Adjetivo]

(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings

sincero

sincero

Ex: I appreciated her sincere feedback on my work. 

Aprecié sus comentarios sinceros sobre mi trabajo.

success
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Achieving success in one's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them. 

Lograr el éxito en la carrera profesional requiere establecer metas claras y trabajar constantemente hacia ellas.

to mature
to mature
[Verbo]

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

madurar, desarrollarse

madurar, desarrollarse

Ex: The process of maturing involves gaining wisdom and emotional resilience over time. 

El proceso de maduración implica ganar sabiduría y resiliencia emocional con el tiempo.

to encourage

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar

animar, motivar

Ex: The coach's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes, inspiring them to give their best performance on the field. 

Los discursos motivacionales del entrenador estaban diseñados para animar a los atletas, inspirándolos a dar su mejor desempeño en el campo.

generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: The host was incredibly generous, offering us plenty of food and drinks. 

El anfitrión fue increíblemente generoso, ofreciéndonos mucha comida y bebida.

to appear
to appear
[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

aparecer

aparecer

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded. 

Los primeros signos de la primavera aparecieron cuando las flores comenzaron a florecer y los árboles a brotar.

tough
tough
[Adjetivo]

difficult to achieve or deal with

duro, difícil

duro, difícil

Ex: Finding a job in a competitive market can be tough, especially without relevant experience. 

Encontrar un trabajo en un mercado competitivo puede ser difícil, especialmente sin experiencia relevante.

clear
clear
[Adjetivo]

without clouds or mist

despejado, claro

despejado, claro

Ex: The clear morning was a sign of a beautiful day ahead. 

La mañana clara era señal de un hermoso día por delante.

clear conscience

knowledge that gives someone relief as they did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty

conciencia tranquila, estar en paz

conciencia tranquila, estar en paz

Ex: If you handled the situation fairly, you should have a clear conscience. 

Si manejaste la situación de forma justa, puedes tener la conciencia tranquila.

fair
fair
[Adjetivo]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

rubio, claro

rubio, claro

Ex: The model's fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark eyes. 

El cutis claro del modelo contrastaba hermosamente con sus ojos oscuros.

hard
hard
[Adjetivo]

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

duro

duro

Ex: The diamond is the hardest known natural material. 

El diamante es el material natural conocido más duro.

mattress
mattress
[Sustantivo]

the part of a bed made of soft material on which a person sleeps

colchón

colchón

Ex: The mattress was delivered yesterday, and I can't wait to try it. 

El colchón fue entregado ayer, y no puedo esperar para probarlo.

hard
hard
[Adjetivo]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

difícil

difícil

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard, especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary. 

Dominar un nuevo idioma puede ser difícil, especialmente si tiene una gramática y un vocabulario complejos.

live
live
[Adjetivo]

having life or currently alive

vivo, con vida

vivo, con vida

Ex: The forest was filled with live creatures. 

El bosque estaba lleno de criaturas vivas.

animal
animal
[Sustantivo]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

animal

animal

Ex: My son's favorite animal is the lion. 

El animal favorito de mi hijo es el león.

live
live
[Adjetivo]

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

en directo

en directo

Ex: The weather reporter gave a live update as the storm approached the coast. 

El reportero del tiempo dio una actualización en vivo mientras la tormenta se acercaba a la costa.

concert
concert
[Sustantivo]

a public performance by musicians or singers

concierto

concierto

Ex: I bought tickets to a rock concert happening next month. 

Compré boletos para un concierto de rock que ocurrirá el próximo mes.

light
light
[Adjetivo]

(of sound) having little volume or intensity

ligero, suave

ligero, suave

Ex: The music played at a light volume, creating a relaxed atmosphere. 

La música sonaba a un volumen ligero, creando un ambiente relajado.

evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Before drawing conclusions, it's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations. 

Antes de sacar conclusiones, es importante evaluar cuidadosamente todas las pruebas disponibles y considerar explicaciones alternativas.

fiction
fiction
[Sustantivo]

an intentionally false or unlikely story

ficción, invención

ficción, invención

Ex: The supposed eyewitness account turned out to be fiction. 

El supuesto testimonio de un testigo resultó ser ficción.

bias
bias
[Sustantivo]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

prejuicio, sesgo

prejuicio, sesgo

Ex: Bias can stop us from seeing the full truth. 

El sesgo puede impedirnos ver toda la verdad.

fabrication
fabrication
[Sustantivo]

the act of deliberately creating or inventing false information or stories, often with the intention to deceive or mislead

fabricación,  invención

fabricación, invención

Ex: The company denied allegations of fabrication in their financial reports. 

La empresa negó las acusaciones de fabricación en sus informes financieros.

real
real
[Adjetivo]

having actual existence and not imaginary

verdadero, real

verdadero, real

Ex: The real world often requires practical solutions, not just ideas. 

El mundo real a menudo requiere soluciones prácticas, no solo ideas.

bogus
bogus
[Adjetivo]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

falso

falso

Ex: The company's claims of having a revolutionary new technology were dismissed as bogus by experts. 

Las afirmaciones de la compañía de tener una tecnología nueva y revolucionaria fueron desestimadas como falsas por los expertos.

accurate
accurate
[Adjetivo]

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

preciso, exacto

preciso, exacto

Ex: The data was checked and found to be accurate, with no discrepancies. 

Los datos fueron verificados y se encontraron precisos, sin discrepancias.

fake
fake
[Adjetivo]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falso, fingido

falso, fingido

Ex: The website was full of fake reviews to trick customers. 

El sitio web estaba lleno de reseñas falsas para engañar a los clientes.

doubtful
doubtful
[Adjetivo]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

improbable

improbable

Ex: The team's chances of winning the championship seem doubtful after their recent string of losses. 

Las posibilidades del equipo de ganar el campeonato parecen dudosas después de su reciente racha de pérdidas.

fact
fact
[Sustantivo]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

hecho

hecho

Ex: Historical facts provide valuable insight into past events. 

Los hechos históricos proporcionan una valiosa visión de los eventos pasados.

fantasist
fantasist
[Sustantivo]

a person who imagines or believes things that are not real

fantasista, soñador

fantasista, soñador

Ex: The novelist was a well-known fantasist, often creating entire worlds in his mind. 

El novelista era un fantasista bien conocido, a menudo creando mundos enteros en su mente.

exaggeration
exaggeration
[Sustantivo]

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

exageración, hiperbole

exageración, hiperbole

Ex: She told the story with so much exaggeration that no one believed her. 

Ella contó la historia con tanta exageración que nadie le creyó.

prejudice
prejudice
[Sustantivo]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

prejuicio

prejuicio

Ex: Overcoming prejudice requires education and understanding. 

Superar los prejuicios requiere educación y comprensión.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

based on sound reasoning or evidence and can be trusted to be accurate

fiable, confiable

fiable, confiable

conspiracy theory
conspiracy theory
[Sustantivo]

a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities

teoría de la conspiración, conspiranoia

teoría de la conspiración, conspiranoia

Ex: Some conspiracy theories start with a small truth but spiral into wild assumptions. 

Algunas teorías de conspiración comienzan con una pequeña verdad pero se convierten en suposiciones salvajes.

lousy
lousy
[Adjetivo]

extremely poor in quality, performance, or condition

pésimo, deficiente

pésimo, deficiente

Ex: The lousy quality of the product did not justify its high price. 

La pésima calidad del producto no justificaba su alto precio.

tropical
tropical
[Adjetivo]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

tropical

Ex: She enjoyed vacationing in tropical destinations with sandy beaches and clear blue waters. 

Disfrutaba de vacacionar en destinos tropicales con playas de arena y aguas azules claras.

awful
awful
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

horrible, terrible

horrible, terrible

Ex: The movie was awful, so we left the theater early. 

La película fue horrible, así que nos fuimos temprano del cine.

delicious
delicious
[Adjetivo]

having a very pleasant flavor

delicioso, rico

delicioso, rico

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one. 

La pizza estaba tan deliciosa que pedimos otra.

small
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight. 

La habitación tenía una pequeña ventana que dejaba entrar solo un poco de luz solar.

boring
boring
[Adjetivo]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early. 

La conferencia fue tan aburrida que varios estudiantes se fueron temprano.

stale
stale
[Adjetivo]

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

Ex: The cookies tasted stale, indicating they had been left uncovered for too long. 

Las galletas sabían a pasadas, lo que indicaba que habían estado destapadas durante demasiado tiempo.

stingy
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature, given his high-paying job. 

Se sorprendieron por su naturaleza tacaña, dado su trabajo bien remunerado.

how come
how come
[Oración]

used to ask for an explanation or reason for something

Ex: How come you didn't tell me about this before? 
vegetarian
vegetarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat

vegetariano

vegetariano

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home. 

Él ha sido vegetariano durante años y disfruta experimentando con recetas a base de plantas en casa.

vegan
vegan
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

vegano

vegano

Ex: He became a vegan after learning about the health benefits of a plant-based diet. 

Se convirtió en vegano después de aprender sobre los beneficios para la salud de una dieta basada en plantas.

insomniac
insomniac
[Sustantivo]

someone who has persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep

insomne, persona que sufre de insomnio

insomne, persona que sufre de insomnio

Ex: He’s a lifelong insomniac, struggling to sleep more than a few hours each night. 

Es un insomne de toda la vida, luchando por dormir más de unas pocas horas cada noche.

teetotaler
teetotaler
[Sustantivo]

a person who never drinks alcohol

abstemio, persona que no bebe alcohol

abstemio, persona que no bebe alcohol

Ex: Even at the pub, the teetotaler ordered only soft drinks. 

Incluso en el pub, el abstemio solo pidió bebidas sin alcohol.

pacifist
pacifist
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifista

pacifista

Ex: The group of pacifists protested the government’s decision to increase military spending. 

El grupo de pacifistas protestó contra la decisión del gobierno de aumentar el gasto militar.

atheist
atheist
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not believe in the existence of God or gods

ateo

ateo

Ex: The atheist questioned the traditions upheld by the religious community. 

El ateo cuestionó las tradiciones mantenidas por la comunidad religiosa.

xenophobe
xenophobe
[Sustantivo]

someone who irrationally fears or dislikes things or people that seem foreign or different, often leading to prejudice

xenófobo, persona xenófoba

xenófobo, persona xenófoba

Ex: Education can challenge the harmful views held by a xenophobe. 

La educación puede desafiar las opiniones dañinas de un xenófobo.

anti-royalist
anti-royalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who opposes or rejects the institution of monarchy, often advocating for its abolition

antirrealista, opositor a la monarquía

antirrealista, opositor a la monarquía

Ex: Anti-royalists often criticize the monarchy for being outdated and costly. 

Los anti-royalistas a menudo critican la monarquía por estar obsoleta y ser costosa.

technophobe
technophobe
[Sustantivo]

someone who is resistant or apprehensive towards technology, often avoiding or expressing fear or aversion towards its use or adoption

tecnófobo, persona que resiste o teme la tecnología

tecnófobo, persona que resiste o teme la tecnología

Ex: She considered herself a mild technophobe but learned to adapt over time. 

Ella se consideraba una tecnófoba moderada pero aprendió a adaptarse con el tiempo.

environmentalist
environmentalist
[Sustantivo]

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: Environmentalists often advocate for renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions. 

Los ambientalistas a menudo abogan por fuentes de energía renovables para reducir las emisiones de carbono.

hypocrite
hypocrite
[Sustantivo]

someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs they do not practice, often contradicting their own stated values or engaging in deceptive behavior

hipócrita

hipócrita

Ex: Critics called the politician a hypocrite for avoiding the tax reforms he supported. 

Los críticos llamaron hipócrita al político por evitar las reformas fiscales que apoyaba.

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