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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
homonym
[Sustantivo]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homónimo

homónimo

Ex: " Match " is homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .**Homónimo** es una palabra que puede significar una competencia o un palo utilizado para encender un fuego.
homophone
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homófono

homófono

Ex: English learners often homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .Los estudiantes de inglés a menudo encuentran los **homófonos** complicados porque suenan igual pero se escriben de manera diferente.
right
[Sustantivo]

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

derecha

derecha

Ex: He walked to the right after leaving the building.Caminó hacia la **derecha** después de salir del edificio.
fine
[Adjetivo]

feeling well or in good health

saludable, feeling OK or good

saludable, feeling OK or good

Ex: The injured athlete received medical attention and is expected to fine soon .El atleta herido recibió atención médica y se espera que esté **bien** pronto.
to mean
[Verbo]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

significar

significar

Ex: The red means you must stop .La luz roja del semáforo **significa** que debes detenerte.
fan
[Sustantivo]

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

ventilador

ventilador

Ex: fan is energy-efficient , so it wo n't increase your electricity bill much .El **ventilador** es energéticamente eficiente, por lo que no aumentará mucho tu factura de electricidad.
glasses
[Sustantivo]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

gafas

gafas

Ex: glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .Los **anteojos** lo hacen ver más sofisticado y profesional.
park
[Sustantivo]

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

parque

Ex: We sat on a bench in park and watched people playing sports .Nos sentamos en un banco en el **parque** y observamos a la gente practicar deportes.
bank
[Sustantivo]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

banco

banco

Ex: We used the ATM outside bank to withdraw money quickly .Usamos el cajero automático fuera del **banco** para retirar dinero rápidamente.
to bank on
[Verbo]

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

contar con, depositar confianza en

contar con, depositar confianza en

Ex: Theybanking on the market trends to improve their sales .Ellos **apuestan por** las tendencias del mercado para mejorar sus ventas.
suit
[Sustantivo]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

traje

traje

Ex: The suit he wore was tailored to fit him perfectly.El **traje** que llevaba estaba hecho a medida para quedarle perfecto.
to miss
[Verbo]

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

errar, fallar

errar, fallar

Ex: Despite multiple attempts , the marksman missed the elusive target .A pesar de múltiples intentos, el tirador **falló** consistentemente en el elusivo objetivo.
type
[Sustantivo]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

tipo

Ex: The museum displays art from types of artists , both modern and classical .El museo exhibe arte de varios **tipos** de artistas, tanto modernos como clásicos.
kind
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo, clase

tipo, clase

Ex: The store sells products of kinds, from electronics to clothing .La tienda vende productos de **diversos tipos**, desde electrónica hasta ropa.
point
[Sustantivo]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

posición

posición

Ex: The meeting concluded with a consensus on the points of the new policy .La reunión concluyó con un consenso sobre los **puntos** principales de la nueva política.
train
[Sustantivo]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

tren

tren

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .El **tren** viajó a través de un hermoso campo.
cool
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

fresco

Ex: They relaxed in cool shade of the trees during the picnic .Se relajaron en la **fresca** sombra de los árboles durante el picnic.
road
[Sustantivo]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

carretera

carretera

Ex: The highway closure led drivers to take a detour on road.El cierre de la autopista llevó a los conductores a tomar un desvío por otra **carretera**.
to row
[Verbo]

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

remar, bogar

remar, bogar

Ex: During the regatta , people gathered to watch the skilled row their boats with speed and precision .Durante la regata, la gente se reunió para ver a los hábiles atletas **remar** sus botes con velocidad y precisión.
whole
[Adjetivo]

including every part, member, etc.

todo

todo

Ex: They read whole story aloud in class .Leyeron **toda** la historia en voz alta en clase.
hole
[Sustantivo]

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

agujero

agujero

Ex: The mouse found a hole in the wall where it could hide from the cat .El ratón encontró un pequeño **agujero** en la pared donde podía esconderse del gato.
piece
[Sustantivo]

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

pedazo

pedazo

Ex: The tailor carefully cut the fabric into pieces before sewing them together to create a stunning garment .El sastre cortó cuidadosamente la tela en pequeños **trozos** antes de coserlos para crear una prenda impresionante.
peace
[Sustantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

paz

Ex: She hoped for a future peace would prevail around the world .Ella esperaba un futuro donde la **paz** prevaleciera en todo el mundo.
flower
[Sustantivo]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

flor

flor

Ex: We planted seeds and watched as flowers grew .Plantamos semillas y observamos cómo crecían las **flores**.
flour
[Sustantivo]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

harina

harina

Ex: flour mixture was mixed with water to form the batter .La mezcla de **harina** se mezcló con agua para formar la masa.
to sail
[Verbo]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

navegar

navegar

Ex: They decided sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .Decidieron **navegar** a través del lago en una soleada tarde de verano.
sales
[Sustantivo]

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

ventas

ventas

Ex: sales figures indicate that the product has become a favorite among consumers .Las cifras de **ventas** indican que el producto se ha convertido en un favorito entre los consumidores.
to sell
[Verbo]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

vender

vender

Ex: The company plans sell its new product in international markets .La empresa planea **vender** su nuevo producto en los mercados internacionales.
cell
[Sustantivo]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

célula

célula

Ex: Cells are the building blocks of life , with each one containing a complex system of organelles and molecules .Las **células** son los bloques de construcción de la vida, cada una contiene un sistema complejo de orgánulos y moléculas.
bored
[Adjetivo]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: He bored during the long , slow lecture .Se sintió **aburrido** durante la larga y lenta conferencia.
to catch
[Verbo]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

coger, agarrar

coger, agarrar

Ex: The goalkeeper is catch the ball in the next match .El portero va a **atrapar** el balón en el próximo partido.
to hire
[Verbo]

to pay someone to do a job

contratar

contratar

Ex: We hire a band for the wedding reception .Podríamos **contratar** una banda para la recepción de la boda.
pair
[Sustantivo]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

par

par

Ex: The couple received a pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .La pareja recibió un hermoso **par** de candelabros como regalo de boda.
maid
[Sustantivo]

a female servant

criada, sirvienta

criada, sirvienta

Ex: The hotel employed maids to maintain the cleanliness of the guest rooms and common areas .El hotel empleó a varias **criadas** para mantener la limpieza de las habitaciones de los huéspedes y las áreas comunes.
plain
[Adjetivo]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

sencillo, liso, llano

Ex: Her phone case was plain black, offering basic protection without any decorative elements.Su funda de teléfono era **sencilla** negra, ofreciendo protección básica sin ningún elemento decorativo.
waist
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

cintura, talle

cintura, talle

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in waist muscles .Sufría de dolor lumbar debido a una mala postura y falta de fuerza en los músculos de **la cintura**.
aloud
[Adverbio]

in a voice that can be heard clearly

en voz alta, alto

en voz alta, alto

Ex: He practiced his aloud in front of the mirror to ensure clarity and confidence .Se rieron **en voz alta** del chiste gracioso.
to write
[Verbo]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

escribir

escribir

Ex: Can write a note for the delivery person ?¿Puedes **escribir** una nota para el repartidor?
date
[Sustantivo]

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

fecha

fecha

Ex: We should mark date on the calendar for our family gathering .Deberíamos marcar la **fecha** en el calendario para nuestra reunión familiar.
spare
[Adjetivo]

more than what is needed and not currently in use

de repuesto,  adicional

de repuesto, adicional

Ex: She brought spare blanket for the camping trip to ensure everyone stayed warm .Ella trajo una manta **de repuesto** para el viaje de camping para asegurarse de que todos se mantuvieran calientes.
fit
[Adjetivo]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en forma

en forma

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's fit.Ella sigue una dieta equilibrada, y su médico dice que está muy **en forma**.
sea
[Sustantivo]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mar

mar

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by sea.Pasamos nuestras vacaciones relajándonos en las playas de arena junto al **mar**.
pinny
[Sustantivo]

a type of dress with no sleeves, often worn over a blouse or shirt

delantal, vestido sin mangas

delantal, vestido sin mangas

Ex: pinny she wore to the party was a mix of vintage and modern style .El **delantal** que llevaba a la fiesta era una mezcla de estilo vintage y moderno.
breadwinner
[Sustantivo]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

sostén de la familia, proveedor principal

sostén de la familia, proveedor principal

Ex: She felt proud to be breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .Se sintió orgullosa de ser el **sostén de la familia**, asegurando la seguridad financiera de su familia.
immaculate
[Adjetivo]

free from any stain or dirt

inmaculado

inmaculado

Ex: He meticulously maintained his tools, ensuring they remained in immaculate condition for every project.Mantuvo meticulosamente sus herramientas, asegurándose de que permanecieran en condiciones **inmaculadas** para cada proyecto.
hectic
[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

agitado

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even hectic than usual .Los cambios de último momento hicieron que la planificación del evento fuera aún más **caótica** de lo habitual.
like-minded
[Adjetivo]

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

afín, que piensa igual

afín, que piensa igual

Ex: The political party like-minded voters who prioritized social justice issues .El partido político atrajo a votantes **afines** que priorizaban los temas de justicia social.
halcyon
[Adjetivo]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

feliz

feliz

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.El ambiente **halcyon** del resort de playa lo convertía en un destino perfecto para la relajación.
courtship
[Sustantivo]

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

noviazgo, cortejo

noviazgo, cortejo

Ex: In the animal kingdomcourtship behaviors can be elaborate and serve to attract a mate for reproduction .En el reino animal, los comportamientos de **cortejo** pueden ser elaborados y sirven para atraer a una pareja para la reproducción.
solely
[Adverbio]

with no one or nothing else involved

solo

solo

Ex: The reward solely for those who completed the task on time .
waistcoat
[Sustantivo]

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

chaleco, jubón

Ex: Many people appreciate the versatility of waistcoat, as it can be dressed up for formal events or worn casually with jeans .Mucha gente aprecia la versatilidad de un **chaleco**, ya que puede vestirse para eventos formales o usarse de manera casual con jeans.
pantry
[Sustantivo]

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

despensa

despensa

Ex: The family decided to turn the small closet into pantry for more storage .La familia decidió convertir el pequeño armario en una **despensa** para más almacenamiento.
mod con
[Sustantivo]

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

comodidades modernas, tecnología moderna

loo
[Sustantivo]

a toilet or bathroom

baño

baño

Ex: I ’m not feeling well — could you point me to the loo?No me siento bien—¿podrías indicarme dónde está el **baño** más cercano?
quaint
[Adjetivo]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

curioso

curioso

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.El pueblo estaba lleno de **pintorescos** cottages, cada uno con su propio encanto único.
twee
[Adjetivo]

excessively delicate or affected

cursi, afectado

cursi, afectado

Ex: In a twee gesture, she handed me a handmade card with a heart on the front.En un gesto **cursi**, me entregó una tarjeta hecha a mano con un corazón en la parte delantera.
cozy
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

acogedor

acogedor

Ex: We sat in the cozy café, sipping hot cocoa and watching the rain outside.Nos sentamos en el acogedor café, bebiendo chocolate caliente y mirando la lluvia afuera.
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