El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9
Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "homónimo", "contar con", "inmaculado", etc.
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each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin
homónimo
Homónimo es un término que puede significar tanto una institución financiera como la orilla de un río.
(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin
homófono
Confundir homófonos como "bare" y "bear" puede llevar a malentendidos divertidos en la conversación.
the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north
derecha
feeling well or in good health
saludable, feeling OK or good
to have a particular meaning or represent something
significar
an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool
ventilador
a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly
gafas
Ella olvidó sus gafas en casa, así que no podía leer el menú.
a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing
parque
a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services
banco
to put hope and trust in a person or thing
confiar en alguien o algo, depositar esperanza y confianza en alguien o algo
Estamos contando con la nueva contratación para aportar ideas frescas.
a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together
traje
to not hit or touch what was aimed at
errar, fallar
a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities
tipo
a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities
tipo, clase
the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something
posición
a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive
tren
having a pleasantly mild, low temperature
fresco
a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along
carretera
to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles
remar, bogar
including every part, member, etc.
todo
an empty space in the body or surface of something solid
agujero
a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one
pedazo
a period or state where there is no war or violence
paz
a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops
flor
a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.
harina
La masa de pasta casera se hace con una mezcla simple de harina, huevos y una pizca de sal.
to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine
navegar
the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time
ventas
to give something to someone in exchange for money
vender
an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own
célula
tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something
aburrido
Se quejó de estar aburrida durante el largo vuelo.
to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air
coger, agarrar
to employ someone or pay them to do a particular job
contratar
a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one
par
a female servant
criada, sirvienta
simple in design, without a specific pattern
sencillo, liso, llano
the part of the body between the ribs and hips, usually narrower than the areas above and below it
cintura, talle
in a voice that can be heard clearly
en voz alta, alto
Pensó en voz alta mientras intentaba resolver el rompecabezas.
to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil
escribir
a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name
fecha
more than what is needed and not currently in use
de repuesto, adicional
healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet
en forma
the salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its continents and islands
mar
a type of dress with no sleeves, often worn over a blouse or shirt
delantal, vestido sin mangas
Ella llevaba un lindo delantal sobre su blusa al salir.
a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income
sostén de la familia, proveedor principal
En su hogar, ambos miembros contribuyen por igual, por lo que ninguno es únicamente el sostén de la familia.
free from any stain or dirt
inmaculado
La habitación del hotel estaba inmaculada, con sábanas frescas y sin rastro de ocupantes anteriores.
extremely busy and chaotic
agitado
La temporada navideña fue particularmente agitada para los empleados minoristas.
sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue
afín, que piensa igual
El foro en línea proporcionó una plataforma para que los jugadores afines se conecten y compartan estrategias.
full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity
feliz
Durante los años halcyon de la compañía, los beneficios se dispararon y los empleados estaban muy satisfechos.
the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married
noviazgo, cortejo
Le escribió cartas de amor durante su noviazgo, expresando sus sentimientos con elocuencia y sinceridad.
with no one or nothing else involved
solo
Se centraron únicamente en la satisfacción del cliente durante el rediseño.
an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt
chaleco, jubón
Para la boda, el novio eligió un chaleco colorido que combinaba con los vestidos de las damas de honor.
a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in
despensa
Encontró las latas adicionales de frijoles en la despensa.
a collection of things, particularly electronic machines or devices, such as washing machines, microwaves, etc. in a home that can make ordinary jobs be done with ease
comodidades modernas, tecnología moderna
a toilet or bathroom
baño
Estaba en el baño cuando llamaron mi nombre.
curiously distinct, unique, or unusual
curioso
El ornitorrinco es conocido por sus características peculiares, particularmente por su pico similar al de un pato.
excessively delicate or affected
cursi, afectado
La decoración del café se sentía cursi con sus muebles vintage y su iluminación suave.
(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place
acogedor
El restaurante tenía un ambiente acogedor e íntimo, perfecto para nuestra cita.
