El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 10

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 10 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "manual", "lengua afilada", "extorsionar", etc.

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metaphor [Sustantivo]

metáfora

Ex: In her poem , the author uses a metaphor to compare love to a blooming flower .

idiom [Sustantivo]

idioma

Ex: In his lectures , the professor ’s idiom was scholarly , incorporating complex terminology and references to classical texts .

En sus conferencias, el idioma del profesor era erudito, incorporando terminología compleja y referencias a textos clásicos.

intelligence [Sustantivo]

inteligencia

Ex:

Las pruebas de inteligencia se utilizan a menudo para medir las habilidades cognitivas.

emotion [Sustantivo]

emoción

Ex: The artist expressed her emotions through her vibrant and evocative paintings .

La artista expresó sus emociones a través de sus pinturas vibrantes y evocadoras.

manual [Adjetivo]

manual

Ex: The manual handling of the equipment is essential for safety in the factory .

El manejo manual del equipo es esencial para la seguridad en la fábrica.

skill [Sustantivo]

habilidad

Ex: She honed her skill in photography through years of dedicated practice .

Ella perfeccionó su habilidad en fotografía a través de años de práctica dedicada.

to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand [Frase]

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex:

to head [Verbo]

dirigirse

Ex: The team headed back to the locker room after the game .

El equipo se dirigió al vestuario después del partido.

big-headed [Adjetivo]

creído

Ex: Some people might think he 's big-headed , but he 's just confident in his abilities .

Algunas personas podrían pensar que es creído, pero simplemente tiene confianza en sus habilidades.

to [shake] hands [Frase]

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: They shook hands in agreement before parting ways .

to [have] a (good|) head for {sth} [Frase]

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: He has a head for strategy , always thinking several steps ahead in games .

to [have] {one's} hands full [Frase]

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

Ex: I ca n’t take on any more tasks — I already have my hands full .

heart of gold [Frase]

a generous and kind personality

Ex: Everyone in the community knows her for her heart of gold .

heart-to-heart [Adjetivo]

corazón a corazón

Ex:

El consejero los animó a tener una sesión de corazón a corazón para resolver sus problemas.

to [go] to {one's} [head] [Frase]

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

Ex: After inheriting a significant amount of wealth , it went to her head , and she started splurging on extravagant purchases .

on {one's} last legs [Frase]

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

Ex: The old dog was on his last legs and had to be put down due to his failing health .

sharp tongue [Sustantivo]

lengua afilada

Ex: The comedian entertained the audience with her sharp tongue , delivering jokes that cleverly highlighted the absurdities of everyday life .

La comediante entretuvo al público con su lengua afilada, entregando chistes que destacaban inteligentemente las absurdidades de la vida cotidiana.

to [get] used to [Frase]

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

Ex: They ’ll get used to the noise once the construction finishes .

kind [Adjetivo]

amable

Ex: She 's always kind to everyone she meets .

Ella siempre es amable con todos los que conoce.

generous [Adjetivo]

generoso

Ex: The generous tip left by the satisfied customer reflected their appreciation for the exceptional service they received .

La propina generosa dejada por el cliente satisfecho reflejaba su agradecimiento por el servicio excepcional que recibió.

to accept [Verbo]

aceptar

Ex: My sister finally accepted the challenge to run a marathon .

to joke [Verbo]

bromear

Ex: He joked about the long meeting to lighten the mood .

Él bromeó sobre la larga reunión para aligerar el ambiente.

to [face] the fact [Frase]

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

Ex:

to [pull] {one's} leg [Frase]

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

Ex:

to [find] {one's} feet [Frase]

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

Ex: He ’s still finding his feet after the promotion , but he ’s learning fast .

to [put] on a brave (face|front) [Frase]

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

Ex:

to trade [Verbo]

intercambiar

Ex: They traded their beachfront property for a mountain cabin in the countryside .

Ellos intercambiaron su propiedad frente al mar por una cabaña en la montaña en el campo.

to carve [Verbo]

tallar

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]

tender a

Ex: Children tend to become more independent as they grow older .

Los niños tienden a volverse más independientes a medida que crecen.

to raid [Verbo]

saquear

Ex: They were caught after they raided a bank during the night .

Fueron capturados después de asaltar un banco durante la noche.

to worship [Verbo]

adorar

Ex: In traditional cultures , people would gather at the sacred stone circle to worship the sun god and celebrate the changing seasons .

En las culturas tradicionales, la gente se reunía en el círculo de piedras sagrado para adorar al dios del sol y celebrar el cambio de las estaciones.

to extort [Verbo]

extorsionar

Ex: Critics argued the reporter had been skewing her coverage by continuously extorting quotes out of context .

Los críticos argumentaron que la reportera había estado sesgando su cobertura al extorsionar continuamente citas fuera de contexto.

to settle [Verbo]

instalarse

Ex: After unpacking , they settled by the fire to enjoy the evening .

Después de desempacar, se acomodaron junto al fuego para disfrutar de la tarde.

to mount [Verbo]

montar

Ex: With a graceful leap , the rider mounted the showjumping horse .

Con un salto elegante, el jinete montó el caballo de salto.

to explore [Verbo]

explorar

Ex: He has explored various countries during his years of travel .

Ha explorado varios países durante sus años de viaje.

Viking [Sustantivo]

Vikingo

Ex:

Los vikingos navegaron a través del Mar del Norte para asaltar los pueblos costeros de Inglaterra.

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Oración]

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

Ex:

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