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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 sink or swim

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

triunfar o fracasar, salir adelante por sí mismo

triunfar o fracasar, salir adelante por sí mismo

Ex: The new manager quickly learned to sink or swim. 

El nuevo gerente aprendió rápidamente a salir adelante por sí mismo.

to wait and see

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

Ex: They told me the project might be delayed, but we’ll just wait and see. 
far and wide
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: The new law was discussed far and wide before it was passed. 

La nueva ley fue discutida ampliamente antes de ser aprobada.

to [give] and [take]

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

ceder y negociar, llegar a un acuerdo

ceder y negociar, llegar a un acuerdo

Ex: They learned to give and take instead of arguing over every detail. 

Aprendieron a ceder y negociar en vez de discutir cada detalle.

ifs, ands, or buts

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

Ex: The landlord was firm that rent must be paid on time, without any ifs, ands, or buts. 
once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

de una vez por todas, definitivamente

de una vez por todas, definitivamente

Ex: Let's fix this problem once and for all so it doesn't come back. 

Arreglemos este problema de una vez por todas para que no vuelva.

hit-and-miss
hit-and-miss
[Adjetivo]

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

inestable

inestable

Ex: The movie had a hit-and-miss plot that left some viewers confused. 

La película tenía una trama irregular que dejó a algunos espectadores confundidos.

short and sweet

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

Ex: The recipe's instructions were short and sweet, providing clear steps to create a delicious dessert. 
the ins and outs of {sth}

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

los entresijos, todos los detalles

los entresijos, todos los detalles

Ex: Before you sign the contract, understand the ins and outs of the deal. 

Antes de firmar el contrato, entiende bien todos los entresijos del acuerdo.

by and large
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 company's policies are fair and equitable for all employees. 

En general, las políticas de la empresa son justas y equitativas para todos los empleados.

to tense
to tense
[Verbo]

to make a muscle, part of the body, or other object tight and stiff

Ex: Try not to tense your neck while working at the computer. 
groggy
groggy
[Adjetivo]

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

modorro, grogui

modorro, grogui

Ex: The medication left him feeling groggy, making it difficult to concentrate on his tasks. 

La medicación lo dejó aturdido, lo que le dificultó concentrarse en sus tareas.

inconsistency
inconsistency
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

inconsistencia, inconstancia

inconsistencia, inconstancia

Ex: The team has been trying to address the inconsistency of their performance in recent matches. 

El equipo ha estado tratando de abordar la inconsistencia de su rendimiento en los partidos recientes.

to slip
to slip
[Verbo]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

deslizarse, escapar

deslizarse, escapar

Ex: In the dark alley, the cat burglar expertly slipped past the security guard and into the building. 
to do up
to do up
[Verbo]

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

abrochar, cerrar la ropa

abrochar, cerrar la ropa

Ex: The child struggled to do up the laces on their shoes, prompting a parent to assist. 

El niño luchó por atar los cordones de sus zapatos, lo que llevó a un padre a ayudarlo.

mind-boggling
mind-boggling
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

alucinante, asombroso

alucinante, asombroso

Ex: The detective uncovered a mind-boggling twist in the case that no one had anticipated. 

El detective descubrió un giro alucinante en el caso que nadie había anticipado.

to munch
to munch
[Verbo]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

masticar, mascar

masticar, mascar

Ex: At the campfire, we sat around munching marshmallows. 

En la fogata, nos sentamos alrededor masticando malvaviscos.

random
random
[Adjetivo]

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

al azar

al azar

Ex: The computer program generates random numbers for statistical analysis. 

El programa de computadora genera números aleatorios para el análisis estadístico.

worst-case scenario

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: Let’s prepare for the worst-case scenario, even though it’s unlikely to happen. 

Prepámonos para el peor de los casos, aunque es poco probable que ocurra.

recurring
recurring
[Adjetivo]

happening or appearing repeatedly

recurrente, periódico

recurrente, periódico

Ex: They faced recurring challenges in their efforts to improve the community. 

Enfrentaron desafíos recurrentes en sus esfuerzos por mejorar la comunidad.

painstakingly
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: He painstakingly reconstructed the broken vase from dozens of fragments. 

Él minuciosamente reconstruyó el jarrón roto a partir de docenas de fragmentos.

tedious
tedious
[Adjetivo]

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

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: The tedious commute to work in heavy traffic was a daily ordeal for many city dwellers. 

El viaje tedioso al trabajo en medio del tráfico pesado era un suplicio diario para muchos habitantes de la ciudad.

stroke
stroke
[Sustantivo]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

caricia, acariciamiento

caricia, acariciamiento

Ex: A gentle stroke on the cheek calmed the child. 
bizarre
bizarre
[Adjetivo]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

extraño

extraño

Ex: She had a bizarre dream last night, in which she was flying on a giant banana through a cotton candy sky. 

Ella tuvo un sueño extraño anoche, en el que volaba sobre un plátano gigante a través de un cielo de algodón de azúcar.

vividly
vividly
[Adverbio]

in a clear and detailed manner

vívidamente, de manera vívida

vívidamente, de manera vívida

Ex: The artist vividly captured the sunset in her painting, making it look almost real. 

La artista vívidamente capturó el atardecer en su pintura, haciéndolo parecer casi real.

to struggle

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

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking, but with practice and support, she improved. 
contest
contest
[Sustantivo]

an organized competition in which people or teams try to win

concurso, competencia, competición

concurso, competencia, competición

Ex: Daniel won first prize in the writing contest. 
vision
vision
[Sustantivo]

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

visión, perspectiva

visión, perspectiva

Ex: Their vision is to make education accessible to everyone. 
monstrous
monstrous
[Adjetivo]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstruoso

monstruoso

Ex: The monstrous appearance of the ancient statue sent chills down the archaeologist's spine. 

La apariencia monstruosa de la antigua estatua hizo que el arqueólogo sintiera un escalofrío.

melody
melody
[Sustantivo]

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

melodía

melodía

Ex: The composer crafted a haunting melody that evoked deep emotions in the audience. 

El compositor creó una melodía inquietante que evocó emociones profundas en la audiencia.

ready-made
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: The ready-made soup was a lifesaver after a long day at work. 

La sopa preparada fue un salvavidas después de un largo día de trabajo.

round
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

Ex: She won the match in the third round. 
ups and downs

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

altibajos, buenos y malos momentos

altibajos, buenos y malos momentos

Ex: She stood by him through all the ups and downs. 

Ella estuvo a su lado en todos los altibajos.

sooner or later

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: In the world of business, competition is fierce, and sooner or later, companies must adapt to stay relevant. 
pros and cons

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

Ex: When choosing a destination for their vacation, the couple made a list of the pros and cons of each location, considering factors like cost, weather, and available activities. 
(every|) now and then

on irregular but not rare occasions

de vez en cuando

de vez en cuando

Ex: They take short vacations now and then. 
sick and tired

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

harto y cansado, harto de alguien o algo

harto y cansado, harto de alguien o algo

Ex: We're all sick and tired of the delays. 

Todos estamos hartos y cansados de los retrasos.

more or less

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

Ex: The population of the town is more or less 10,000 people. 
touch and go

involving risk and uncertainty

delicado e incierto, en el aire

delicado e incierto, en el aire

Ex: It was touch and go whether the plane would land before the runway closed. 

No estaba claro si el avión lograría aterrizar antes de que cerraran la pista.

peace and quiet

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: The library offers a perfect environment of peace and quiet for studying. 
safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

sano y salvo, ileso

sano y salvo, ileso

Ex: The package was delivered safe and sound despite the rough handling. 

El paquete fue entregado sano y salvo a pesar del manejo brusco.

slowly but surely

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: Slowly but surely, the garden started to look beautiful after months of work. 
come rain or come shine

no matter what happens

pase lo que pase, sí o sí

pase lo que pase, sí o sí

Ex: She promised to help me move, come rain or come shine. 

Prometió ayudarme con la mudanza, pase lo que pase.

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