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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "tolerar", "crítica", "hacerse cargo", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to put up
[Verbo]

to place something somewhere noticeable

poner

poner

Ex: He was putting up a warning sign when the visitors arrived .Él **colocaba** un letrero de advertencia cuando llegaron los visitantes.

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: Over time, people tend to take their freedom for granted.

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tolerar

tolerar

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .Los maestros **aguantan** las complejidades de las aulas virtuales para garantizar la educación de los estudiantes.

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolerar, soportar

tolerar, soportar

Ex: Employees learn to tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .Los empleados aprenden a **tolerar** los desafíos del lugar de trabajo para mantener un ambiente positivo y productivo.
increased
[Adjetivo]

having grown or become larger in amount or degree

aumentado, incrementado

aumentado, incrementado

Ex: The increased rainfall led to flooding in low-lying areas .Las precipitaciones **aumentadas** provocaron inundaciones en zonas bajas.

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

tener problema

tener problema

Ex: The teacher asked if anyone had a problem with extending the deadline.
without doubt
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

sin duda, sin dudar

sin duda, sin dudar

Ex: Without doubt, learning a new language takes time and effort .**Sin duda**, aprender un nuevo idioma requiere tiempo y esfuerzo.

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic took place centuries ago .

to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way

Ex: The teacher put a stop to the students' disruptive behavior in the classroom .

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

Ex: After the first cases of the illness were reported , health officials began take notice of the potential outbreak .

to assign someone to be responsible for a task or group of people

Ex: They are putting someone in charge of handling all customer complaints now.
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .Los padres tienen la **responsabilidad** de proporcionar un entorno seguro y enriquecedor para sus hijos.

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

Ex: The committee should take the experts' advice into account before finalizing the project plan.

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .
criticism
[Sustantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

crítica

crítica

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .Las **críticas** del manager impulsaron al equipo a desempeñarse mejor la próxima vez.

to listen to and accept negative feedback or comments about oneself or one's work, and to use that feedback to improve oneself or one's work

Ex: He refuses take criticism, even when it ’s constructive .

to try to influence or persuade someone to do something by applying force, stress, or urgency

Ex: The company putting pressure on suppliers to lower costs .

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: Waiting for the bus on a cold day feels like takes ages.

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .

to become less angry, upset, or worried

calmarse

calmarse

Ex: The baby finally calmed down after being rocked to sleep .El bebé finalmente se **tranquilizó** después de ser mecido para dormir.

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex: As a manager, he made an effort to be fair and considerate, always trying to put himself in his employees' shoes to better understand their perspectives.
fault
[Sustantivo]

a wrong move or act

error, falla

error, falla

Ex: The committee found a fault in the financial report , leading to an audit .El comité encontró una **falta** en el informe financiero, lo que llevó a una auditoría.
diary
[Sustantivo]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

diario, agenda

diario, agenda

Ex: Many people find that keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .Muchas personas encuentran que llevar un **diario** puede ser una forma terapéutica de expresar sus emociones y mejorar su bienestar mental.

to interpret or perceive a comment, action, or situation as being directed towards oneself, and to feel hurt, offended, or insulted as a result

Ex: took his comment personally, even though it was n’t aimed at her .
to hurry
[Verbo]

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

darse prisa

darse prisa

Ex: Not wanting to miss the flight , the family hurried through the airport security checkpoint .Sin querer perder el vuelo, la familia se **apresuró** por el puesto de control de seguridad del aeropuerto.
panic
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly

pánico

pánico

Ex: He managed to control his panic and calmly solve the problem .Logró controlar su **pánico** y resolver el problema con calma.

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

Ex: He had put his foot in it before he realized his mistake.

to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner

retirar, retractarse

retirar, retractarse

Ex: They took back their accusation and admitted they were wrong .Ellos **retiraron** su acusación y admitieron que estaban equivocados.
to put on
[Verbo]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

ponerse

ponerse

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.Él **se puso** una curita para cubrir el corte.
to take in
[Verbo]

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

observar, examinar

observar, examinar

Ex: The detective took in the surroundings of the crime scene .El detective **observó** los alrededores de la escena del crimen.

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

quitarse

quitarse

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination .El médico le pidió al paciente que se **quitara** la camisa para el examen.
to take on
[Verbo]

to hire someone

contratar, tomar en

contratar, tomar en

Ex: The startup is ready to take on fresh talent for their innovative projects .

to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy

tomar el poder

tomar el poder

Ex: Ruth moved into our apartment and promptly took over.Ruth se mudó a nuestro apartamento y rápidamente **tomó el control**.
to put out
[Verbo]

to make something stop burning or shining

apagar, extinguir

apagar, extinguir

Ex: The wind put out the lanterns on the porch .El viento **apagó** las linternas en el porche.
to put off
[Verbo]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

posponer, aplazar

posponer, aplazar

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.Ya han **pospuesto** la fecha de la boda dos veces.

to place something where it should be after using it

guardar, colocar en su lugar

guardar, colocar en su lugar

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .Ella **guardó** los comestibles tan pronto como llegó a casa.

to argue or disagree with someone over something

no estar de acuerdo con, mostrarse en desacuerdo con

no estar de acuerdo con, mostrarse en desacuerdo con

Ex: While historians take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs .

used to introduce an explanation or a reason for something; often a way of clarifying a situation

Ex: She agreed to meet, but the thing is, she’s running late.

to resolve a situation or make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing

rectificar, corregir

rectificar, corregir

Ex: She did everything she could to put right the situation with her friend .Hizo todo lo que pudo para **arreglar** la situación con su amiga.

to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

fascinar, gustar

fascinar, gustar

Ex: has a thing about cleanliness and hates when the house is messy .

to like being with someone and find their presence pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: They really enjoy each other’s company, which makes the workday easier.

a particular place, person, or thing aligns with or matches one's personal preferences, tastes, or interests

Ex: She may not be a fan of outright warfare , but people standing up for themselves her kind of thing.

to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama

Ex: She made a big thing out of missing the bus, even though it was only a few minutes late.

to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous

Ex: Despite the uncertainties, he decided to take the risk of starting his own tech startup.
offense
[Sustantivo]

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

ofensa, agravio

ofensa, agravio

Ex: The criticism , though harsh , was not an offense but a chance to improve .La crítica, aunque dura, no fue una **ofensa** sino una oportunidad para mejorar.
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