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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 11

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 11 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "aturdido", "inconsistencia", "tedioso", etc.

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to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

todo o nada

todo o nada

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided sink or swim her on the first project .

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
far and wide
[Adverbio]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

lejos y ancho, por todas partes

lejos y ancho, por todas partes

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .Han estudiado **a lo largo y ancho** para recopilar información para el proyecto.

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
hit-and-miss
[Adjetivo]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

inestable

inestable

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .Sus intentos de arreglar el problema han sido **irregulares**, sin una solución clara todavía.

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she the ins and outs of company policies .
by and large
[Adverbio]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

en general, por lo general

en general, por lo general

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**En general**, el evento estuvo bien organizado y contó con la asistencia de un grupo diverso de participantes.
to tense
[Verbo]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

tensar, poner nervioso

tensar, poner nervioso

groggy
[Adjetivo]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

modorro, grogui

modorro, grogui

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .El ruido fuerte la sobresaltó de un sueño **groggy**, dejándola momentáneamente confundida.
inconsistency
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

inconsistencia, inconstancia

inconsistencia, inconstancia

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .Hubo una **inconsistencia** notable en la forma en que se aplicaron las reglas durante la competición.
to slip
[Verbo]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

deslizarse, escapar

deslizarse, escapar

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .Los estudiantes traviesos intentaron **escaparse** del aula sin que el profesor se diera cuenta.
to do up
[Verbo]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

abrochar, cerrar

abrochar, cerrar

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .El actor necesitó rápidamente **abrochar** los gemelos de su camisa antes de salir al escenario.
mind-boggling
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

alucinante, asombroso

alucinante, asombroso

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .Ella se enfrentó a una gama **alucinante** de opciones al elegir su carrera.
to munch
[Verbo]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

masticar, mascar

masticar, mascar

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .Durante la reunión, discretamente **masticó** su camino a través de una bolsa de almendras.
random
[Adjetivo]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

al azar

al azar

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .El ganador del concurso fue seleccionado mediante un sorteo **aleatorio** de nombres.

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

escenario del peor caso, peor de los casos

escenario del peor caso, peor de los casos

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .Si la tormenta golpea más fuerte de lo esperado, el **peor de los casos** sería inundaciones generalizadas.
recurring
[Adjetivo]

happening or appearing repeatedly

recurrente, periódico

recurrente, periódico

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.El equipo se reunió para su control **semanal** recurrente para discutir el progreso del proyecto.
painstakingly
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

meticulosamente, con gran cuidado

meticulosamente, con gran cuidado

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .El modelo fue **minuciosamente** ensamblado durante varias semanas.
tedious
[Adjetivo]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Clasificar el desorden en el ático resultó ser una tarea **tediosa** y que consume mucho tiempo.
stroke
[Sustantivo]

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

caricia, toque suave

caricia, toque suave

bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Su **extraña** colección de equipos médicos vintage, exhibida prominentemente en su sala de estar, ponía incómodos a los invitados.
vividly
[Adverbio]

in a clear and detailed manner

vívidamente, de manera vívida

vívidamente, de manera vívida

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .Ella podía recordar **vívidamente** el sonido de las olas rompiendo contra la orilla.

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .En este momento, los escaladores **luchan** por llegar a la cima.
contest
[Sustantivo]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurso, competencia, competición

concurso, competencia, competición

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .El **concurso** de ajedrez entre los dos grandes maestros duró horas.
vision
[Sustantivo]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visión, perspectiva

visión, perspectiva

monstrous
[Adjetivo]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstruoso

monstruoso

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .La sombra **monstruosa** proyectada por la imponente montaña oscureció el paisaje de abajo.
melody
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodía

melodía

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .El pianista de jazz improvisó una nueva **melodía**, mostrando sus habilidades de improvisación durante la actuación.
ready-made
[Adjetivo]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

preparado, listo para usar

preparado, listo para usar

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .Eligió un atuendo **prefabricado** para el evento, sin querer gastar demasiado tiempo comprando.
round
[Sustantivo]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

ronda, asalto

ronda, asalto

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin .

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

on irregular but not rare occasions

de vez en cuando

de vez en cuando

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.

not damaged or injured in any way

sano y salvo

sano y salvo

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .

no matter what happens

llueva o truene

llueva o truene

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mailcome rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients .
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