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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 6

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 6 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "spare", "consultant", "diversify", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to spare
[Verbo]

to refrain from harming, injuring, or punishing someone or something

perdonar, ahorrar

perdonar, ahorrar

Ex: The soldier hesitated to open fire , hoping to spare the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire .El soldado dudó en abrir fuego, con la esperanza de **perdonar** a los civiles inocentes atrapados en el fuego cruzado.
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.
consultant
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor

consultor

Ex: As a healthcare consultant, his role involved offering specialized advice to hospitals and medical institutions on improving patient care and optimizing operational workflows .Como **consultor** de atención médica, su función consistía en ofrecer asesoramiento especializado a hospitales e instituciones médicas para mejorar la atención al paciente y optimizar los flujos de trabajo operativos.

(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

diversificarse

diversificarse

Ex: The automotive manufacturer intends to diversify into electric vehicles .
bust
[Adjetivo]

describing a person or company that is bankrupt or financially ruined

quebrado, en quiebra

quebrado, en quiebra

Ex: After the scandal , the company was nearly bust, with no way to recover .Después del escándalo, la empresa estuvo casi **en quiebra**, sin forma de recuperarse.
to go
[Verbo]

to progress in a particular way

ponerse

ponerse

Ex: How did your presentation go?¿Cómo te fue en tu presentación?
quadruped
[Adjetivo]

(of animals) having four legs or feet

cuadrúpedo, de cuatro patas

cuadrúpedo, de cuatro patas

Ex: The quadruped animals moved gracefully through the grass .Los animales **cuadrúpedos** se movían con gracia por la hierba.
bulk
[Sustantivo]

the major portion or greater part of something, often referring to the size or quantity of an object or substance

la mayor parte, el grueso

la mayor parte, el grueso

goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .Decidió donar sus **bienes** ligeramente usados a la caridad, con la esperanza de ayudar a los necesitados.
driven
[Adjetivo]

forced to move or act in a particular way by circumstances beyond one's control

impulsado, forzado

impulsado, forzado

Ex: The team was driven by a commitment to excellence and teamwork.El equipo estaba **impulsado** por un compromiso con la excelencia y el trabajo en equipo.
to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotear

boicotear

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .La escuela **boicoteó** el examen debido a políticas de calificación injustas.

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She smiled , recognizing light bulb moment that would change everything .
storage
[Sustantivo]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

almacenamiento, depósito

almacenamiento, depósito

Ex: The company invested in more storage to accommodate their growing inventory .La empresa invirtió en más **almacenamiento** para acomodar su inventario creciente.

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

progreso

progreso

Ex: The student 's understanding of complex concepts progressed as they delved deeper into their academic studies .La comprensión del estudiante de conceptos complejos **progresó** a medida que profundizaba en sus estudios académicos.
import
[Sustantivo]

goods, products, or services that are brought into a country from another country for the purpose of trade

importación

importación

to become less in amount, size, or degree

disminuir, reducir

disminuir, reducir

Ex: The number of visitors to the museum has decreased this month .El número de visitantes al museo ha **disminuido** este mes.
export
[Sustantivo]

a product or service that is produced in one country and then sold to another country for use or resale

exportación, producto exportado

exportación, producto exportado

to record
[Verbo]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

grabar,  registrar

grabar, registrar

Ex: The historian recorded the oral histories of the local community .El historiador **registró** las historias orales de la comunidad local.
refund
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

reembolso

reembolso

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .Solicitó un **reembolso** por los boletos del concierto ya que el evento fue cancelado.
to produce
[Verbo]

to make something using raw materials or different components

producir

producir

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .Nuestra empresa **produce** principalmente bienes para la exportación.
permit
[Sustantivo]

an official document that allows someone to do something

autorización, licencia

autorización, licencia

Ex: A fishing permit allows individuals to legally catch fish in designated areas during specific times of the year.

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .Los sistemas de **transporte** público en áreas metropolitanas son esenciales para **transportar** a un gran número de pasajeros.
to insult
[Verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultar

insultar

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .Los chistes del comediante cruzaron la línea y comenzaron a **insultar** a ciertos grupos, causando incomodidad en la audiencia.
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .El acusado **protestó** contra los cargos en su contra, manteniendo su inocencia.
to refuse
[Verbo]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

rehusar

rehusar

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment .Tuvo que **rechazar** la invitación debido a un compromiso previo.
to present
[Verbo]

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

presentar, mostrar

presentar, mostrar

Ex: She presented the evidence to the jury , hoping for a favorable verdict .Ella **presentó** la evidencia al jurado, esperando un veredicto favorable.
minute
[Adjetivo]

very small

diminuto, mínimo

diminuto, mínimo

Ex: Despite its minute size, the rare gem was worth a small fortune.A pesar de su tamaño **minúsculo**, la gema rara valía una pequeña fortuna.
to object
[Verbo]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

oponerse

oponerse

Ex: Local residents objected that the new factory would cause significant pollution in the area .Los residentes locales **objetaron** que la nueva fábrica causaría una contaminación significativa en el área.
invalid
[Adjetivo]

logically flawed or unsupported by evidence

inválido, no válido

inválido, no válido

Ex: The professor pointed out that the student 's theory was invalid due to a lack of scientific proof .El profesor señaló que la teoría del estudiante era **inválida** debido a la falta de pruebas científicas.
contract
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .El **contrato** con el cliente incluye plazos para completar los hitos del proyecto.

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .
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.
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .La **pequeña** cabaña estaba cómodamente enclavada en el claro del bosque.
written agreement
[Sustantivo]

a document that specifies the terms and conditions agreed upon by two or more parties in a contractual relationship

acuerdo escrito, contrato escrito

acuerdo escrito, contrato escrito

Ex: A written agreement is essential when entering into any business deal .Un **acuerdo escrito** es esencial al entrar en cualquier negocio.
satisfied
[Adjetivo]

content with a result or outcome

satisfecho, contento

satisfecho, contento

Ex: They were satisfied with their meal at the restaurant , praising the delicious flavors .Estaban **satisfechos** con su comida en el restaurante, elogiando los sabores deliciosos.
bag
[Sustantivo]

a large amount or plenty of something

montón, cantidad

montón, cantidad

Ex: We ’ve got bags of food left after the party .Nos quedaron **montones** de comida después de la fiesta.
zillion
[Sustantivo]

an extremely large, but unspecified number or quantity, often used as an exaggeration to emphasize the vastness of something

un número incontable, millones

un número incontable, millones

Ex: I ’ve been to zillions of places , but this one is my favorite .He estado en **millones** de lugares, pero este es mi favorito.
pile
[Sustantivo]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

montón, pila

montón, pila

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .Cuando terminó el evento, había una **pila** de comida sobrante que necesitaba ser donada.
umpteen
[Adjetivo]

referring to an indefinitely large number of things or a large but unspecified number

incontable, un sinnúmero de

incontable, un sinnúmero de

horde
[Sustantivo]

an immense or overwhelming number of people or things

una horda, una multitud

una horda, una multitud

Ex: A horde of children dashed toward the ice cream truck .Una **horda** de niños corrió hacia el camión de helados.
mass
[Sustantivo]

a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

una masa, una multitud

una masa, una multitud

Ex: The mass of workers gathered in front of the building to protest .La **masa** de trabajadores se reunió frente al edificio para protestar.
heap
[Sustantivo]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

montón

montón

Ex: There was a heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .Había un **montón** de platos sucios en el fregadero después de la fiesta.
load
[Sustantivo]

an amount that can be carried at one time or can fill up a truck, container, and etc.

carga, cargamento

carga, cargamento

Ex: The delivery driver carried a load of packages to the door .El conductor de reparto llevaba una **carga** de paquetes a la puerta.

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

regañar, reprender

regañar, reprender

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.No puedo creer que me **regañara** delante de todos.
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