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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 10

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor
[Sustantivo]

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

metáfora

metáfora

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Su discurso estuvo lleno de **metáforas** poderosas que conmovieron a la audiencia.
idiom
[Sustantivo]

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

idioma

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .El **idioma** del comediante era tan reconocible que los fanáticos podían decir inmediatamente qué chistes eran suyos.
intelligence
[Sustantivo]

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

inteligencia

inteligencia

Ex: He admired her intelligence and creativity during the debate .Admiró su **inteligencia** y creatividad durante el debate.
emotion
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emoción

emoción

Ex: The movie was so powerful that it evoked a range of emotions in the audience .La película fue tan poderosa que evocó una gama de **emociones** en la audiencia.
manual
[Adjetivo]

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

manual, de mano

manual, de mano

Ex: He prefers manual labor over desk jobs because he enjoys working with his hands.Prefiere el trabajo **manual** sobre los trabajos de escritorio porque disfruta trabajar con sus manos.
skill
[Sustantivo]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

habilidad

habilidad

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .La **habilidad** del atleta en el regate y el tiro lo convirtió en un jugador estrella del equipo de baloncesto.

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
to head
[Verbo]

to move toward a particular direction

dirigirse

dirigirse

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .Ahora mismo, los estudiantes se dirigen activamente a la biblioteca para estudiar.
big-headed
[Adjetivo]

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

creído, engreído

creído, engreído

Ex: The interviewee came across as big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals .El entrevistado pareció **engreído**, hablando más de sus éxitos pasados que de sus metas futuras.

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

Ex: She hesitated , then decided shake hands with the person she had been arguing with .

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: My has a good head for design and always creates beautiful interiors .

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

Ex: After the promotion, she had her hands full with more duties than ever before.

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
heart-to-heart
[Adjetivo]

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

corazón a corazón, sincero

corazón a corazón, sincero

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.Su conversación **de corazón a corazón** con sus padres realmente lo ayudó a entender sus preocupaciones.

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

Ex: The praise and admiration from went to his head, and he started believing he was infallible .

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

Ex: They have on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet .
sharp tongue
[Sustantivo]

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

lengua afilada, lengua viperina

lengua afilada, lengua viperina

Ex: She earned a reputation for her sharp tongue in the courtroom , where her cross-examinations were not only thorough but also marked by sharp-witted commentary .Ella se ganó una reputación por su **lengua afilada** en el tribunal, donde sus contrainterrogatorios no solo eran minuciosos sino también marcados por comentarios ingeniosos.

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

Ex: She ’s getting used to the new software at her job .
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .El profesor fue lo suficientemente **amable** como para darnos una prórroga en el proyecto.
generous
[Adjetivo]

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

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Le agradecieron por la oferta **generosa** de pagar las reparaciones.
to accept
[Verbo]

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

aceptar, consentir

aceptar, consentir

Ex: They accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .Ellos **aceptaron** la oferta de quedarse en la casa de playa durante el fin de semana.
to joke
[Verbo]

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

bromear

bromear

Ex: The teacher joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .El profesor **bromeó** diciendo que la tarea sería calificada por la mascota de la clase.

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

Ex: We can’t avoid this issue any longer; we need to face the facts about our finances.

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

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.

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

Ex: It took me a few weeks to find my feet in the new job, but now I'm much more confident.

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

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.
to trade
[Verbo]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

intercambiar, cambiar

intercambiar, cambiar

Ex: He traded his large SUV for a more fuel-efficient hybrid car .**Cambió** su gran SUV por un coche híbrido más eficiente en combustible.
to carve
[Verbo]

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

tallar, esculpir

tallar, esculpir

Ex: The sculptor carved a marble statue that showcased the human form .El escultor **talló** una estatua de mármol que mostraba la forma humana.
to tend
[Verbo]

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

tender a

tender a

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .En climas más fríos, las temperaturas **tienden** a bajar significativamente durante los meses de invierno.
to raid
[Verbo]

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

saquear, asaltar

saquear, asaltar

Ex: He was arrested after trying to raid the vault at the casino .Fue arrestado después de intentar **asaltar** la caja fuerte del casino.
to worship
[Verbo]

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

adorar

adorar

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .Los seguidores **adoran** a su dios a través de oraciones y ceremonias diarias.
to extort
[Verbo]

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

extorsionar

extorsionar

Ex: By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.Al seleccionar cuidadosamente los hechos, algunos teóricos de la conspiración **extorsionan** información para ajustarse a afirmaciones escandalosas no respaldadas por evidencia.
to settle
[Verbo]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

instalarse, posarse

instalarse, posarse

Ex: If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.Si estuvieras cansado, te **acomodarías** en el sofá para una siesta.
to mount
[Verbo]

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

montar, subirse

montar, subirse

Ex: The police officer swiftly mounted the patrol horse , patrolling the city streets during a local event .El oficial de policía rápidamente **montó** el caballo de patrulla, patrullando las calles de la ciudad durante un evento local.
to explore
[Verbo]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorar

explorar

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .El verano pasado, **exploraron** los monumentos históricos de las ciudades europeas.
Viking
[Sustantivo]

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, Normando

Vikingo, Normando

Ex: The Vikings are famous for their influence on European history, including the founding of several cities.Los **vikingos** son famosos por su influencia en la historia europea, incluyendo la fundación de varias ciudades.

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.
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