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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 2

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "anotar", "palabra de moda", "sin palabras", etc.

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Empezar a aprender
Headway - Advanced
to take in
[Verbo]

to comprehend something

asimilar, comprender

asimilar, comprender

Ex: The students struggled to take the extensive course material in.
to go over
[Verbo]

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

repasar

repasar

Ex: We need go over the details of the project to make sure nothing is missed .

to make a note of something in a hurried and informal style

anotar, apuntar

anotar, apuntar

Ex: I 'll jot down the address before I forget it .

to stay alive or recover after an unpleasant event such as a serious illness

sobrevivir

sobrevivir

Ex: He was in a very bad accident came through it with no lasting injuries .
to come to
[Verbo]

to suddenly become aware of something that one did not notice before, or that one had forgotten about

darse cuenta de, venir a la mente

darse cuenta de, venir a la mente

Ex: I was struggling with a problem , but a solution came to me out of nowhere .
to do in
[Verbo]

to murder someone

eliminar, asesinar

eliminar, asesinar

Ex: The detective worked tirelessly to prevent the mob from carrying out their plan to do in a key witness.
word
[Sustantivo]

a promise or assurance

palabra, promesa

palabra, promesa

Ex: When he gave word, I knew I could count on him to keep his promise .

by telling others rather than writing or showing it to them

Ex: The success of the restaurant by word of mouth, thanks to satisfied customers .

from the very beginning of a particular situation, activity, or process

Ex: I from the word go that this job was going to be challenging .

to finally have a chance to state one's opinions about something after or in the middle of someone else's continuous speech

Ex: I’ve been waiting for my turn to speak, but I haven’t been able to get a word in edgeways.

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

Ex: At the crowded networking event, I tried to share my experiences with others, but it felt impossible to get a word in edgewise with the constant buzz of conversation.
in other words
[Adverbio]

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

en otras palabras, dicho de otro modo

en otras palabras, dicho de otro modo

Ex: The assignment requires creativityin other words, you need to think outside the box .
last word
[Frase]

the ultimate and conclusive statement or decision about a subject

Ex: Despite the heated argument , my friend wanted to have last word on our disagreement , asserting her perspective as final .

to have a very negative opinion about someone or something and to be unable to say anything positive or complimentary about them

Ex: He doesn’t have a good word to say about his old job; he always complains about it.

to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview

Ex: When applying for the scholarship, her teacher was more than willing to put in a word for her exceptional dedication to academics.

to order someone to do something for one

Ex: The dedicated assistant is at her executive's beck and call, always ready to fulfill their wishes the moment they give the word.
for words
[Frase]

beyond description, usually in a negative sense

Ex: The mess in the kitchen after the party left her for words.

as it was originally spoken or written, without any changes or omissions

Ex: The teacher asked us to write the word for word in our notebooks .

someone who avoids talking much and manages to convey their message in the most concise way possible

Ex: The CEO is a man of few words, always focused and to the point.

temporarily unable to think of what to say or how to express oneself, often due to shock, surprise, or intense emotion

Ex: The stunning performance of the young pianist left the audience lost for words, and they erupted into applause.

to take back something one has said previously

Ex: You doubted I could lose 20 pounds - I think it's time for you to eat your words!

to tell other people what is supposed to stay secret

Ex: The children were instructed by their parents not to say a word about the surprise vacation they were going on.
buzzword
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that becomes popular or fashionable in a particular field or context, often used to impress or persuade others rather than for its actual meaning or value

palabra de moda, término de moda

palabra de moda, término de moda

Ex: Artificial intelligence has become buzzword in the tech industry .

to choose words carefully so as to avoid offense or give an impression different from the truth

Ex: The counselor knew how to deliver difficult advice without mincing her words, helping clients understand and address their issues.

to lack knowledge or understanding of a particular concept or term

Ex: He didn’t even know the meaning of the word when I asked him to explain it.
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