El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 10

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metáfora

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idioma

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

inteligencia

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emoción

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

manual

an ability to do something well, especially after training

habilidad

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

ayudar a alguien

to move toward a particular direction

dirigirse

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

engreído

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

apretón de manos

to naturally excel at doing something

tener buena cabeza para algo

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

estar ocupado con muchas actividades

a generous and kind personality

corazón de oro

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

corazon a corazon

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

hacer que alguien se sienta demasiado confiado

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

cerca del final de su vida útil

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

tono crítico u ofensivo

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

acostumbrarse a

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

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

generoso

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

aceptar

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

bromear

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

afrontar el hecho

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

bromeando con alguien

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

Desempeñarse bien en una nueva situación.

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

actuar con valentía para ocultar sus miedos o preocupaciones

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

comerciar

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

esculpir

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

atacar

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorar

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

extorsionar

to come to rest or take a comfortable position

resolver

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

to visit places one has never seen before

explorar

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

vikingo

used to say that a person is not enthusiastic or passionate about a particular task, project, or activity, and is therefore not fully engaged or motivated to do it well

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