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El libro Solutions - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 9 - 9A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - 9A en el libro de curso Solutions Pre-Intermediate, como "construcción", "cuero", "nailon", etc.

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material
material
[Sustantivo]

a substance from which things can be made

material

material

Ex: Fabric is a textile material used for making clothing, curtains, and upholstery. 

La tela es un material textil utilizado para hacer ropa, cortinas y tapicería.

cardboard
cardboard
[Sustantivo]

a thick and stiff type of paper material that is often used for packaging and making boxes

cartón, papel cartón

cartón, papel cartón

Ex: He used cardboard to create a model of the building for his project. 

Usó cartón para crear una maqueta del edificio para su proyecto.

ceramic
ceramic
[Sustantivo]

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

cerámica, loza

cerámica, loza

Ex: The company produces high-quality ceramic for industrial purposes. 

La empresa produce cerámica de alta calidad para fines industriales.

concrete
concrete
[Sustantivo]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

hormigón, concreto

hormigón, concreto

Ex: She designed a beautiful patio using colored concrete for an attractive finish. 

Diseñó un hermoso patio usando hormigón coloreado para un acabado atractivo.

copper
copper
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

cobre

cobre

Ex: Plumbing pipes made of copper are known for their durability and resistance to corrosion. 

Las tuberías de plomería hechas de cobre son conocidas por su durabilidad y resistencia a la corrosión.

glass
glass
[Sustantivo]

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

vaso

vaso

Ex: The bartender served a cocktail in a fancy glass. 

El bartender sirvió un cóctel en un vaso elegante.

gold
gold
[Sustantivo]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

oro

oro

Ex: The ancient Egyptians used gold to create intricate jewelry and artifacts. 

Los antiguos egipcios usaban oro para crear joyas y artefactos intrincados.

iron
iron
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

hierro

hierro

Ex: The metalworker melted iron to create a molten metal for casting. 

El metalúrgico fundió hierro para crear un metal fundido para fundición.

leather
leather
[Sustantivo]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuero

cuero

Ex: She admired the leather-bound books on the shelf, their spines embossed with gold lettering. 

Ella admiraba los libros encuadernados en cuero en el estante, sus lomos grabados con letras doradas.

nylon
nylon
[Sustantivo]

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

nylon, nailon, nilón

nylon, nailon, nilón

Ex: The backpack's nylon straps didn't tear even under heavy weight. 

Las correas de nylon de la mochila no se rasgaron ni siquiera bajo un peso pesado.

paper
paper
[Sustantivo]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papel

papel

Ex: The teacher handed out sheets of paper for the students to complete the test. 

El profesor repartió hojas de papel para que los estudiantes completaran el examen.

plastic
plastic
[Sustantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plástico

plástico

Ex: Polyethylene is a versatile plastic used in packaging, insulation, and textiles. 

El polietileno es un plástico versátil utilizado en envases, aislamiento y textiles.

rubber
rubber
[Sustantivo]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

caucho, goma

caucho, goma

Ex: The rubber band snapped when stretched too far. 

La banda goma se rompió cuando se estiró demasiado.

steel
steel
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acero, metal duro

acero, metal duro

Ex: The car's chassis was made from a blend of steel and aluminum. 

El chasis del coche estaba hecho de una mezcla de acero y aluminio.

stone
stone
[Sustantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

piedra

piedra

Ex: The sculptor chiseled away at the stone to reveal the figure within. 

El escultor cinceló la piedra para revelar la figura en su interior.

wood
wood
[Sustantivo]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

bosque

bosque

Ex: The tree's wood was too soft for furniture, but good for papermaking. 

La madera del árbol era demasiado blanda para muebles, pero buena para hacer papel.

stash
stash
[Sustantivo]

an amount of something that is kept hidden

reservas

reservas

Ex: He had a secret stash of chocolate in his office. 

Tenía un alijo secreto de chocolate en su oficina.

sandal
sandal
[Sustantivo]

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

sandalia

sandalia

Ex: The strappy gladiator sandals added a touch of bohemian flair to her outfit. 

Las sandalias gladiador con correas añadieron un toque de estilo bohemio a su atuendo.

table tennis door

a foldable door that can be transformed into a makeshift ping pong table

Ex: The table tennis door was perfect for casual matches during breaks. 
mains power
mains power
[Sustantivo]

the electricity supply that is distributed to households, businesses, and other facilities through power grids and transmission lines

suministro eléctrico, red eléctrica

suministro eléctrico, red eléctrica

Ex: The factory relies on mains power to run its machines. 

La fábrica depende de la energía eléctrica para hacer funcionar sus máquinas.

battery-powered
battery-powered
[Adjetivo]

using a battery as the main source of energy to operate a device or equipment

alimentado por batería, funciona con batería

alimentado por batería, funciona con batería

Ex: The toy robot is fully battery-powered and easy to operate. 

El robot de juguete es completamente alimentado por batería y fácil de operar.

solar power
solar power
[Sustantivo]

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

energía solar, potencia solar

energía solar, potencia solar

Ex: They installed solar panels to harness solar power for their farm. 

Instalaron paneles solares para aprovechar la energía solar para su granja.

shape
shape
[Sustantivo]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

forma

forma

Ex: Scientists studied the unusual shape of the rock formation to understand its geological history. 

Los científicos estudiaron la forma inusual de la formación rocosa para entender su historia geológica.

power
power
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the measure of the rate at which work is done, and is typically measured in watts, which are equivalent to joules per second

potencia, energía

potencia, energía

Ex: The power output of the engine is 1000 watts. 

La potencia de salida del motor es de 1000 vatios.

straight
straight
[Adverbio]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

derecho

derecho

Ex: He threw the dart straight at the bullseye with perfect aim. 

Lanzó el dardo directo al blanco con una puntería perfecta.

curved
curved
[Adjetivo]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

curvo, curvado

curvo, curvado

Ex: The crescent moon hung low in the sky with its curved shape. 

La luna creciente colgaba baja en el cielo con su forma curvada.

rectangular
rectangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangular

rectangular

Ex: Rectangular containers are easier to stack in the fridge. 

Los contenedores rectangulares son más fáciles de apilar en el refrigerador.

spherical
spherical
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to the shape of a sphere, especially in geometric or physical contexts

esférico, globular

esférico, globular

Ex: The scientist used spherical coordinates for the calculation. 

El científico utilizó coordenadas esféricas para el cálculo.

square
square
[Sustantivo]

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

cuadrado

cuadrado

Ex: The chocolate bar was divided into small, square pieces. 

La barra de chocolate se dividió en pequeños trozos cuadrados.

triangular
triangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

triangular

Ex: They used a triangular ruler for precise measurements. 

Usaron una regla triangular para mediciones precisas.

circular
circular
[Adjetivo]

having a shape like a circle

circular

circular

Ex: The architect designed a circular courtyard at the center of the building, providing a serene gathering space. 

El arquitecto diseñó un patio circular en el centro del edificio, proporcionando un espacio de reunión sereno.

cordless
cordless
[Adjetivo]

(of adevice or equipment) not connected to a power source by a cord or cable, and instead uses a battery or other means of power

inalámbrico, sin cable

inalámbrico, sin cable

Ex: A cordless drill is essential for quick home repairs. 

Un taladro inalámbrico es esencial para reparaciones rápidas en el hogar.

rechargeable
rechargeable
[Adjetivo]

(of a battery or device) capable of being supplied with electrical power again

recargable, con capacidad de recarga

recargable, con capacidad de recarga

Ex: He prefers rechargeable tools for convenience and cost-effectiveness. 

Él prefiere herramientas recargables por conveniencia y rentabilidad.

construction
construction
[Sustantivo]

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

construcción

construcción

Ex: Safety regulations are critical during construction projects. 

Las regulaciones de seguridad son críticas durante los proyectos de construcción.

glass
glass
[Sustantivo]

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

vaso

vaso

Ex: The bartender served a cocktail in a fancy glass. 

El bartender sirvió un cóctel en un vaso elegante.

wheel
wheel
[Sustantivo]

A round object in front of the driver used to control the direction of a vehicle

volante, rueda

volante, rueda

Ex: The wheel slipped from his hands during the turn. 

La rueda se le escapó de las manos durante el giro.

long
long
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a greater than average height

alto, de gran estatura

alto, de gran estatura

Ex: Despite being long, he moved with surprising agility. 

A pesar de ser alto, se movía con una agilidad sorprendente.

handle
handle
[Sustantivo]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

asa, mango

asa, mango

Ex: The drawer's handle was loose and needed tightening. 

La manija del cajón estaba suelta y necesitaba apretarse.

base
base
[Sustantivo]

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

base

base

Ex: Supplies were delivered to the base by truck. 

Los suministros fueron entregados a la base en camión.

lid
lid
[Sustantivo]

the removable cover at the top of a container

tapa

tapa

Ex: He struggled to remove the lid from the jar of pickles. 

Luchó por quitar la tapa del frasco de pepinillos.

to press
to press
[Verbo]

to push a thing tightly against something else

presionar

presionar

Ex: The worker presses the stamp onto the document to mark it as received. 

El trabajador presiona el sello sobre el documento para marcarlo como recibido.

to get
to get
[Verbo]

to receive or come to have something

conseguir, obtener

conseguir, obtener

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event. 

Ellos recibieron una invitación al evento exclusivo.

to go
to go
[Verbo]

to travel or move from one location to another

ir

ir

Ex: They have been to Australia twice and loved the experience. 

Han ido a Australia dos veces y les encantó la experiencia.

to post
to post
[Verbo]

to publish, display, or make available online or in a physical location for others to see or read

publicar, mostrar

publicar, mostrar

Ex: The city council will post public notices regarding road closures and construction projects in the local newspaper. 

El ayuntamiento publicará avisos públicos sobre cierres de carreteras y proyectos de construcción en el periódico local.

to come
to come
[Verbo]

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

venir

venir

Ex: Please come to the front of the classroom to present your project. 

Por favor, ven al frente del aula para presentar tu proyecto.

aluminum
aluminum
[Sustantivo]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

aluminio

aluminio

Ex: The soda cans are made from recycled aluminum, which helps reduce environmental waste. 

Las latas de refresco están hechas de aluminio reciclado, lo que ayuda a reducir los residuos ambientales.

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