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El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 9

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 del libro de curso Headway Advanced, como "aprendiz", "garabatear", "amok", etc.

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song
song
[Sustantivo]

a piece of music that has words

canción

canción

Ex: The band is known for their rock songs with powerful lyrics. 
rhyme
rhyme
[Sustantivo]

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

rima

rima

Ex: The children enjoyed making up rhymes during their playtime. 

Los niños disfrutaron inventando rimas durante su tiempo de juego.

rhythm
rhythm
[Sustantivo]

a repeated pattern of beats or sounds in music

ritmo

ritmo

Ex: The song begins with a slow rhythm and gradually becomes faster. 
lead
lead
[Sustantivo]

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow

liderazgo, delantera

liderazgo, delantera

Ex: The young activist's actions put her in the lead of the environmental movement. 
singer
singer
[Sustantivo]

a person who sings, especially as a profession

cantante

cantante

Ex: The singer performed three songs at the concert. 
guitar
guitar
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

guitarra

guitarra

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions. 
keyboard
keyboard
[Sustantivo]

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

teclado

teclado

Ex: The keyboard has a wide range of sounds, from classic piano to electronic beats. 
street singer
street singer
[Sustantivo]

a musician or performer who sings or plays music in public places, such as streets, parks, and squares, often to earn money

cantante callejero, músico ambulante

cantante callejero, músico ambulante

Ex: She was known as the street singer who always performed near the café. 

Era conocida como la cantante callejera que siempre actuaba cerca del café.

apprentice
apprentice
[Sustantivo]

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

aprendiz

aprendiz

Ex: At the pottery studio, each artist has their own apprentice. 

En el estudio de cerámica, cada artista tiene su propio aprendiz.

mechanic
mechanic
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

mecánico

mecánico

Ex: He has been a skilled mechanic for over 20 years. 
hill
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb. 
valley
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: The valley was covered in a blanket of snow in the winter. 
mountain
mountain
[Sustantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

montaña

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys. 
idea
idea
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

idea

idea

Ex: Let's brainstorm and come up with creative ideas for the marketing campaign. 
mind
mind
[Sustantivo]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

mente

mente

Ex: His sharp mind allowed him to excel in academic pursuits. 
view
view
[Sustantivo]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

punto de vista, visión

punto de vista, visión

Ex: He offered a view that considered long-term effects. 
wheat
wheat
[Sustantivo]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

trigo

trigo

Ex: The farmer harvested wheat from the fields to produce flour for local bakeries. 

El agricultor cosechó trigo de los campos para producir harina para las panaderías locales.

barley
barley
[Sustantivo]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

cebada

cebada

Ex: Barley grains are often soaked before cooking. 

Los granos de cebada a menudo se remojan antes de cocinar.

corn
corn
[Sustantivo]

a tall cereal plant that produces large ears containing rows of yellow or white kernels

maíz

maíz

Ex: Tall rows of corn surrounded the farmhouse. 
thing
thing
[Sustantivo]

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

cosa

cosa

Ex: She always carries a small thing to write down her thoughts. 
deed
deed
[Sustantivo]

an intentional action, especially one considered morally good or bad

acción,  acto

acción, acto

Ex: The story tells of the hero's noble deeds. 
riot
riot
[Sustantivo]

a violent and disorderly public disturbance involving a group of people

disturbio

disturbio

Ex: Police arrested dozens of people following the riot. 
submarine
submarine
[Sustantivo]

a warship that can operate both on and under water

submarino

submarino

Ex: Crew members aboard the submarine undergo rigorous training to operate and maintain its advanced systems. 

Los miembros de la tripulación a bordo del submarino se someten a un entrenamiento riguroso para operar y mantener sus sistemas avanzados.

train
train
[Sustantivo]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

tren

tren

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it's more relaxing than driving. 
plane
plane
[Sustantivo]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

avión

avión

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway. 
to scrawl
to scrawl
[Verbo]

to write something hastily or carelessly in a messy and illegible manner

garabatear, escribir apresuradamente

garabatear, escribir apresuradamente

Ex: During the brainstorming session, ideas were scrawled across the whiteboard, creating a visual representation of the creative process. 

Durante la sesión de lluvia de ideas, las ideas fueron garabateadas en la pizarra, creando una representación visual del proceso creativo.

to smash
to smash
[Verbo]

to hit or drive someone or something against another object or surface with great force

golpear, estrellar

golpear, estrellar

Ex: Emma accidentally smashed her shoulder against the doorframe. 
to act
to act
[Verbo]

to do something for a special reason

actuar

actuar

Ex: The detective had to act swiftly to prevent the suspect from escaping. 
to debut
to debut
[Verbo]

to present, perform, or introduce someone or something to the public for the first time

debutar,  estrenar

debutar, estrenar

Ex: The museum will debut a newly restored painting next month. 
amok
amok
[Adverbio]

in a chaotic manner, involving reckless or disruptive behavior

de manera descontrolada, alocadamente

de manera descontrolada, alocadamente

Ex: The party guests went amok once the music started, dancing on tables and tossing confetti. 

Los invitados de la fiesta se volvieron locos una vez que comenzó la música, bailando sobre las mesas y arrojando confeti.

wild
wild
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

salvaje

salvaje

Ex: The dense jungle provides shelter for many wild creatures. 
tactile
tactile
[Adjetivo]

relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

táctil

táctil

Ex: Blind individuals rely heavily on tactile cues to navigate their surroundings and interact with objects. 

Las personas ciegas dependen en gran medida de las señales táctiles para navegar por su entorno e interactuar con los objetos.

compulsive
compulsive
[Adjetivo]

(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

compulsivo, irresistible

compulsivo, irresistible

Ex: Their compulsive need to constantly check their phone for notifications interfered with their ability to focus on tasks. 

Su necesidad compulsiva de revisar constantemente su teléfono en busca de notificaciones interfería con su capacidad para concentrarse en las tareas.

stunned
stunned
[Adjetivo]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

aturdido, pasmado

aturdido, pasmado

Ex: The stunned expression on his face revealed his disbelief at the incredible coincidence. 

La expresión aturdido en su rostro reveló su incredulidad ante la increíble coincidencia.

primeval
primeval
[Adjetivo]

related to a distant past

primitivo

primitivo

Ex: The region is home to primeval landscapes that have remained unchanged for millennia. 

La región alberga paisajes primigenios que han permanecido inalterados durante milenios.

self-conscious
self-conscious
[Adjetivo]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

cohibido

cohibido

Ex: As a teenager, she was incredibly self-conscious about her braces and avoided smiling in public. 

De adolescente, era increíblemente cohibida por sus frenos y evitaba sonreír en público.

haywire
haywire
[Adjetivo]

being in a chaotic or disorganized state

desorganizado, caótico

desorganizado, caótico

Ex: The event quickly became haywire as people started to panic. 

El evento rápidamente se volvió caótico cuando la gente empezó a entrar en pánico.

prescription
prescription
[Sustantivo]

the establishment of a legal right or claim to something through long-term use or enjoyment, as defined by law

prescripción, usucapión

prescripción, usucapión

Ex: The farmer established prescription to the stream after decades of irrigation rights. 
impetuosity
impetuosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

impulsividad

impulsividad

Ex: Impetuosity often results in mistakes that could be avoided with patience. 

La impetuosidad a menudo resulta en errores que podrían evitarse con paciencia.

to retreat
to retreat
[Verbo]

to move back or away from something, especially to avoid danger or an unpleasant situation

retroceder

retroceder

Ex: Daniel retreated from the edge of the cliff. 
submission
submission
[Sustantivo]

the act or state of yielding to another person's authority, control, or superior power

sumisión, sometimiento

sumisión, sometimiento

Ex: Emma refused to accept the decision in silent submission. 
kinship
kinship
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of connection or similarity between people, groups, or things, based on shared qualities or experiences

parentesco, afinidad

parentesco, afinidad

Ex: They shared a kinship with those who fought for justice. 

Compartían un parentesco con aquellos que lucharon por la justicia.

howling
howling
[Sustantivo]

the loud, prolonged cry of an animal, person, or the wind

aullido, ululato

aullido, ululato

Ex: The blizzard’s howling was so intense it drowned out their voices. 

Los aullidos de la ventisca eran tan intensos que ahogaban sus voces.

to stir
to stir
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel a strong emotion

conmover, emocionar

conmover, emocionar

Ex: The song stirred powerful memories in Daniel. 
to belly
to belly
[Verbo]

to move or push something in a way that causes it to swell, bulge, or curve outward, often like a belly

hinchar, abombar

hinchar, abombar

Ex: The wall bellied out under the weight of the heavy snow. 
to take back

to remind someone of the the past

recordar, remontar

recordar, remontar

Ex: The book's description took her back to the setting of her favorite novel. 

La descripción del libro la transportó al escenario de su novela favorita.

to play
to play
[Verbo]

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

hacer jugar, colocar

hacer jugar, colocar

Ex: The coach played a reliable goalkeeper to secure the team's defense in the match. 
attitude
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a can-do attitude, inspiring his team to work diligently towards success. 
underground
underground
[Sustantivo]

a railway system in which trains travel through tunnels beneath a city

Ex: She travels to work by underground. 
station
station
[Sustantivo]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

estación

estación

Ex: The subway station is underground and has multiple entrances. 
dementia
dementia
[Sustantivo]

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

demencia

demencia

Ex: The doctor explained that dementia can affect both short-term and long-term memory. 

El médico explicó que la demencia puede afectar tanto la memoria a corto como a largo plazo.

to hang around

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

pasar tiempo en un lugar sin un propósito concreto, quedarse merodeando por un lugar

pasar tiempo en un lugar sin un propósito concreto, quedarse merodeando por un lugar

Ex: On weekends, they often hang around the mall, browsing shops and chatting. 

Los fines de semana, a menudo pasan el rato en el centro comercial, mirando tiendas y charlando.

to suffer
to suffer
[Verbo]

to have an illness or disease

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: Access to quality healthcare is crucial for those who suffer from chronic illnesses, ensuring timely diagnosis and effective treatment. 
to come upon

to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

encontrarse inesperadamente con alguien o algo, encontrar de repente algo sin estar buscándolo

encontrarse inesperadamente con alguien o algo, encontrar de repente algo sin estar buscándolo

Ex: The archaeologists came upon ancient artifacts while excavating the site. 

Los arqueólogos se toparon con artefactos antiguos mientras excavaban el sitio.

to [answer] (to all|) {one's} prayers

to provide or fulfill what someone hopes or prays for

Ex: Their generous donation answered the community’s prayers for support. 
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