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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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Headway - Upper Intermediate

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 to 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 a lot of 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 issue 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 was 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 knows 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, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Ex: She felt a soothing stroke on her shoulder .
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 go through 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 the 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 all 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 cost 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' house safe and sound.

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team is 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 mail, come rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients.
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