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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 12

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 12 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "cushy", "digest", "apparent", etc.

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to [take] time

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Recovery from an injury can take time and physical therapy. 
get a life
get a life
[Oración]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

vive un poco, búscate algo mejor que hacer

vive un poco, búscate algo mejor que hacer

Ex: She told her brother to get a life after he spent the whole day complaining about her playlist. 

Le dijo a su hermano que viviera un poco después de que pasara todo el día quejándose de su lista de reproducción.

to [kill] (the|) time

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: The flight was delayed, so passengers had extra time to kill at the airport. 
third time lucky
third time lucky
[interjección]

used to express that after failing twice, one is bound to succeed on the third try

A la tercera va la vencida, La tercera es la vencida

A la tercera va la vencida, La tercera es la vencida

Ex: He tried to fix the car twice and failed, but third time lucky, it worked! 

Intentó arreglar el coche dos veces y falló, pero a la tercera va la vencida, ¡funcionó!

no time to lose

used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: They realized they had no time to lose and worked tirelessly to meet the deadline. 
cushy
cushy
[Adjetivo]

involving minimal effort or hardship

cómodo, pan comido

cómodo, pan comido

Ex: The internship turned out to be more cushy than expected, with light responsibilities and a relaxed atmosphere. 

La pasantía resultó ser más cómoda de lo esperado, con responsabilidades ligeras y un ambiente relajado.

to [come] to life

to become lively and energetic

cobrar vida, animarse

cobrar vida, animarse

Ex: The classroom came to life during the debate. 

El aula cobró vida durante el debate.

to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

estar completamente seguro, tenerlo clarísimo

estar completamente seguro, tenerlo clarísimo

Ex: I'd bet my boots that the package arrives tomorrow. 

Estoy completamente seguro de que el paquete llegará mañana.

better luck next time
better luck next time
[interjección]

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

suerte para la próxima

suerte para la próxima

Ex: Better luck next time—you'll get it on the next try! 

Mejor suerte la próxima vez—lo conseguirás en el próximo intento.

new lease of life

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: A healthy diet has given my grandmother a new lease of life; she’s much more active now. 
for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

por ahora, por el momento

por ahora, por el momento

Ex: We'll use this office for the time being until our new space is ready. 

Usaremos esta oficina por el momento hasta que nuestro nuevo espacio esté listo.

to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: The novel has stood the test of time, continuing to be read by generations. 
in the nick of time

just before it is too late

justo a tiempo, en el último momento

justo a tiempo, en el último momento

Ex: She submitted the application in the nick of time. 
to [do] (anything|) for a quiet life

to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: Sarah agreed to help her neighbor with the gardening, even though she had other plans, just to do for a quiet life. 
story of {one's} life

used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

la historia de mi vida, típico de mi suerte

la historia de mi vida, típico de mi suerte

Ex: I got to the bakery just after they sold the last croissant.  Story of my life. 

Llegué a la panadería justo después de que vendieran el último cruasán. La historia de mi vida.

to [run] the risk of {sth}

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

correr el riesgo de algo, exponerse al riesgo de algo

correr el riesgo de algo, exponerse al riesgo de algo

Ex: Anyone who speaks out against the gang runs the risk of retaliation. 

Cualquiera que hable contra la banda corre el riesgo de sufrir represalias.

to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

llevar a cabo, realizar una tarea o trabajo

llevar a cabo, realizar una tarea o trabajo

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance. 

Al detective se le asignó llevar a cabo la investigación sobre la desaparición misteriosa.

research
research
[Sustantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

investigación

investigación

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference. 
to become
to become
[Verbo]

to start or grow to be

convertirse en, volverse, hacerse, llegar a ser

convertirse en, volverse, hacerse, llegar a ser

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop. 
apparent
apparent
[Adjetivo]

easy to see or notice

evidente

evidente

Ex: The apparent beauty of the landscape took her breath away. 

La belleza aparente del paisaje le dejó sin aliento.

to [take] {sth} into account

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

tener algo en cuenta, tomar algo en consideración

tener algo en cuenta, tomar algo en consideración

Ex: You should take the weather into account when planning the trip. 

Deberías tener en cuenta el tiempo al planear el viaje.

to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We should get the new marketing campaign going to increase sales. 
to suffer
to suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn. 
stroke
stroke
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

apoplejía, derrame cerebral

apoplejía, derrame cerebral

Ex: Immediate medical attention is crucial for stroke treatment to minimize brain damage and potential long-term disabilities. 
to digest
to digest
[Verbo]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

digerir

digerir

Ex: Certain foods are easier to digest than others. 

Ciertos alimentos son más fáciles de digerir que otros.

to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

romper el hielo, quitar la tensión inicial

romper el hielo, quitar la tensión inicial

Ex: Everyone was quiet at first, so Maya asked a light question to break the ice. 

Al principio todos estaban callados, así que Maya hizo una pregunta ligera para romper el hielo.

to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

valerse por sí mismo, ser autosuficiente

valerse por sí mismo, ser autosuficiente

Ex: It took him years to stand on his own feet after the divorce. 

Después del divorcio, tardó años en valerse por sí mismo.

to grab
to grab
[Verbo]

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest

captar, atraer

captar, atraer

Ex: Daniel used an unusual image to grab people's interest. 
to [follow] {one's} nose

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

dejarse guiar por la intuición, fiarse del instinto

dejarse guiar por la intuición, fiarse del instinto

Ex: Good detectives know when to follow their nose instead of the manual. 

Los buenos detectives saben cuándo fiarse del instinto en vez del manual.

to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

obedecer

obedecer

Ex: The soldiers claimed they were just following orders during the mission. 
pattern
pattern
[Sustantivo]

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

patrón

patrón

Ex: The teacher recognized a pattern in the student's mistakes and tailored extra practice accordingly. 
to put on
to put on
[Verbo]

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

aumentar, engordar

aumentar, engordar

Ex: After his trip to Italy, he put 10 pounds on from all the pasta. 

Después de su viaje a Italia, subió 10 libras por toda la pasta.

awake
awake
[Adjetivo]

not sleeping

despierto

despierto

Ex: Are the children still awake? 
to withdraw

to remove oneself from social interaction or avoid contact with others

retirarse, aislarse

retirarse, aislarse

Ex: He tends to withdraw when he's feeling anxious or stressed, preferring solitude until he feels more comfortable. 
that is life (for you|)

used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: Sometimes life takes us on some strange journeys, the road full of twists and turns and not the direction we thought we were going...that's life for you. 
two (can|could) play (that|this|the) game

used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

no eres el único que sabe jugar, yo también puedo responder igual

no eres el único que sabe jugar, yo también puedo responder igual

Ex: They tried to use the rules against us, but two can play that game. 

Intentaron usar las reglas contra nosotros, pero no son los únicos que saben jugar.

enough
enough
[Determinante]

to a necessary amount

lo suficiente, bastante

lo suficiente, bastante

Ex: His explanation was clear enough for everyone to understand. 
whole
whole
[Adjetivo]

including every part, member, etc.

todo

todo

Ex: The whole class celebrated the teacher's birthday. 
all
all
[Determinante]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

todo

todo

Ex: All the students passed the test. 

Todos los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.

each
each
[Determinante]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

cada, cada uno

cada, cada uno

plenty
plenty
[Pronombre]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mucho, bastante

mucho, bastante

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week, the gardens are thriving. 
a great deal

to a large extent

Ex: I learned a great deal during my internship. 
hardly
hardly
[Adverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

apenas

apenas

Ex: There's hardly any milk left in the bottle. 

Queda apenas leche en la botella.

several
several
[Determinante]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

varios

varios

Ex: The museum displayed several paintings by famous artists from the Renaissance period. 

El museo exhibió varias pinturas de artistas famosos del período del Renacimiento.

none
none
[Determinante]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

ninguno

ninguno

Ex: None of the cakes in the bakery appealed to her taste, so she left empty-handed. 
no
no
[Determinante]

used to say there is none of something

ninguno

ninguno

Ex: He showed no interest in the topic. 

No mostró ningún interés en el tema.

few
few
[Determinante]

a small unspecified number of people or things

pocos

pocos

Ex: I've had a few ideas for the project. 

He tenido algunas ideas para el proyecto.

few
few
[Determinante]

a small unspecified number of people or things

pocos

pocos

Ex: I've had a few ideas for the project. 

He tenido algunas ideas para el proyecto.

a little
a little
[Adverbio]

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

un poco, ligeramente

un poco, ligeramente

Ex: He knows a little about gardening. 

Él sabe un poco sobre jardinería.

little
little
[Determinante]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

poco

poco

Ex: There is little milk left in the fridge. 
most
most
[Determinante]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

la mayoría de

la mayoría de

Ex: Most students find this topic challenging. 

La mayoría de los estudiantes encuentran este tema desafiante.

to [get] the bug

to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: I've really got the bug for it! 
(such|what) a pain

someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: I can’t believe the printer is broken again—what a pain! 
to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

caer como un mazazo, dejar de piedra

caer como un mazazo, dejar de piedra

Ex: The reality of losing the final hit him like a ton of bricks. 

La realidad de haber perdido la final le cayó como un mazazo.

(and|) not before time (too|)

used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: They're finally going to change things, and not before time, too. 
any old time

at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: I’ll fix the car any old time, just bring it by when you’re ready. 
(that|this) [is] more like it

used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex: That was more like it.  I could manage that. 
fancy that
fancy that
[interjección]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

¡Fíjate eso!, ¡Vaya cosa!

¡Fíjate eso!, ¡Vaya cosa!

Ex: The dog actually learned how to fetch the newspaper, fancy that! 

El perro realmente aprendió a traer el periódico, fíjate eso !

this and that

a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I don’t really have much to report, just this and that. 
those were the days

used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: Those were the days when we didn't have to worry about anything but having fun. 
that is all {~noun}
that is all
[Oración]

used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex: That is all I have to report on the matter for now. 
these things happen

used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: I forgot to bring the documents, but these things happen sometimes. 
to [be|have] one of those days

used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: The car wouldn't start, I lost my glasses-it was one of those days. 
these things are sent to try us

used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: These things are sent to try us, and sometimes we just need to be patient and wait for things to improve. 
to [leave] it at that

to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: I’ll leave it at that; no need to get into more details. 
how does {sth} grab you?

used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex: How does the new proposal grab you?  Do you think it’s a good direction? 
that is the spirit

used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: I knew you could do it!  That is the spirit, never give up. 
to [have] (a|the|this) feeling

to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: She still questions everything and raises her voice when she has the feeling that things are going in the wrong direction. 
to come to
to come to
[Verbo]

to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities

llegar a, concluir en

llegar a, concluir en

Ex: The team members had different opinions, but they eventually came to a consensus. 

Los miembros del equipo tenían opiniones diferentes, pero finalmente llegaron a un consenso.

dead
dead
[Adverbio]

to an absolute or complete extent

completamente, absolutamente

completamente, absolutamente

Ex: You're dead right, that's exactly what we need. 

Tienes totalmente razón, eso es exactamente lo que necesitamos.

on time
on time
[Adverbio]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

a tiempo

a tiempo

Ex: I need to wake up early to get to the station on time. 

Necesito despertarme temprano para llegar a la estación a tiempo.

(about|high) time
about time
[Frase]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

ya era hora, ya tocaba

ya era hora, ya tocaba

Ex: About time someone told him the truth. 

Ya era hora de que alguien le dijera la verdad.

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