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El libro Solutions - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1 - 1C

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - 1C en el libro de curso Solutions Upper-Intermediate, como "acosar", "temerario", "regulador", etc.

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media
media
[Sustantivo]

the ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.

medios, medios de comunicación

medios, medios de comunicación

Ex: Media literacy education is essential in helping people critically evaluate information and navigate the vast landscape of media sources available today. 

La educación en alfabetización mediática es esencial para ayudar a las personas a evaluar críticamente la información y navegar por el vasto panorama de fuentes de medios disponibles hoy en día.

celebrity
celebrity
[Sustantivo]

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

celebridad

celebridad

Ex: He became a celebrity after his book became a best-seller. 

Se convirtió en una celebridad después de que su libro se convirtiera en un best-seller.

free press
free press
[Sustantivo]

media that is not under government or private control and is able to report news and express opinions freely without censorship or fear of retaliation

prensa libre, libertad de prensa

prensa libre, libertad de prensa

Ex: A free press allows citizens to access diverse viewpoints and information. 

Una prensa libre permite a los ciudadanos acceder a diversos puntos de vista e información.

investigative journalism

the practice of conducting thorough investigations to uncover and report on significant stories that often involve wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power

periodismo de investigación, investigación periodística

periodismo de investigación, investigación periodística

Ex: Through investigative journalism, the reporter exposed the environmental damage caused by illegal dumping. 

A través del periodismo de investigación, el reportero expuso el daño ambiental causado por los vertidos ilegales.

journalist
journalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

periodista

periodista

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper. 

Mi hermana es periodista para un periódico importante.

paparazzi
paparazzi
[Sustantivo]

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

paparazzi

paparazzi

Ex: Despite attempts to avoid attention, the singer was constantly hounded by the paparazzi. 

A pesar de los intentos por evitar la atención, el cantante era constantemente acosado por los paparazzi.

press
press
[Sustantivo]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

prensa

prensa

Ex: The press often influences public opinion with its coverage of political issues. 

La prensa a menudo influye en la opinión pública con su cobertura de los temas políticos.

regulator
regulator
[Sustantivo]

official in charge of overseeing and monitoring a specific area or activity in the public interest

regulador, autoridad reguladora

regulador, autoridad reguladora

Ex: A regulator ensures that companies follow industry standards. 

Un regulador se asegura de que las empresas sigan los estándares de la industria.

privacy
privacy
[Sustantivo]

a state in which other people cannot watch or interrupt a person

intimidad,  privacidad

intimidad, privacidad

law
law
[Sustantivo]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

ley

ley

Ex: They studied constitutional law in law school. 

Estudiaron derecho constitucional en la facultad de derecho.

publicity
publicity
[Sustantivo]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The charity event received positive publicity after being featured in local newspapers and TV programs. 

El evento benéfico recibió publicidad positiva después de ser destacado en periódicos locales y programas de televisión.

scandal
scandal
[Sustantivo]

harmful and sensational gossip about someone's private life, often designed to shame or discredit them in public

escándalo, cotilleo

escándalo, cotilleo

Ex: They couldn’t believe the scandal that had been published in the tabloids. 

No podían creer el escándalo que había sido publicado en los tabloides.

tabloid
tabloid
[Sustantivo]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

tabloide

tabloide

Ex: The supermarket checkout line is lined with tabloids featuring the latest celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines. 

La fila de la caja del supermercado está llena de tabloides que presentan los últimos chismes de celebridades y titulares escandalosos.

in the public eye

used to describe someone or something that attracts a great deal of public attention

en el ojo público, bajo la mirada pública

en el ojo público, bajo la mirada pública

Ex: She dislikes being in the public eye and prefers a quiet life. 

No le gusta estar en el ojo público y prefiere una vida tranquila.

in the public interest

used to describe actions or decisions that are made with the intention of benefiting the general public or society as a whole, rather than individual or private interests

Ex: The company made changes to its policies in the public interest. 
to harass
to harass
[Verbo]

to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, often causing distress or discomfort

acosar, hostigar

acosar, hostigar

Ex: Cyberstalking involves using technology to harass someone over the internet. 

El acecho cibernético implica el uso de la tecnología para acosar a alguien en internet.

to invade
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire. 

Los conquistadores estaban decididos a invadir la isla y reclamarla para su imperio.

to stalk
to stalk
[Verbo]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

acosar

acosar

Ex: After the unsettling encounter, she felt as if someone were stalking her. 

Después del encuentro inquietante, sintió como si alguien la estuviera acechando.

to sue
to sue
[Verbo]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

demandar

demandar

Ex: The author opted to sue the publisher for copyright infringement. 

El autor optó por demandar al editor por infracción de derechos de autor.

libel
libel
[Sustantivo]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

difamación, calumnia

difamación, calumnia

Ex: The journalist faced charges of libel for falsely accusing the businessman of fraud in an article. 

El periodista enfrentó cargos por difamación por acusar falsamente al empresario de fraude en un artículo.

arrogant
arrogant
[Adjetivo]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogante, orgulloso

arrogante, orgulloso

Ex: Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers, leaving her with few friends. 

Su actitud arrogante la alejó de sus compañeros, dejándola con pocos amigos.

self-assured
self-assured
[Adjetivo]

confident in one's abilities or qualities

seguro de sí mismo, confiado

seguro de sí mismo, confiado

Ex: Despite her young age, she spoke with a self-assured tone that commanded respect. 

A pesar de su corta edad, habló con un tono seguro que inspiraba respeto.

calculating
calculating
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) using clever planning and strategies to achieve their goals

calculador, estratégico

calculador, estratégico

Ex: The politician's calculating moves were aimed at securing more power. 

Los movimientos calculadores del político estaban dirigidos a asegurar más poder.

courageous
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The young explorer exhibited a courageous spirit as he ventured into the uncharted wilderness in search of new discoveries. 

El joven explorador exhibió un espíritu valiente mientras se adentraba en la naturaleza virgen en busca de nuevos descubrimientos.

foolhardy
foolhardy
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

temerario, imprudente

temerario, imprudente

Ex: The general's foolhardy strategy led to unnecessary casualties among his troops. 

La estrategia temeraria del general llevó a bajas innecesarias entre sus tropas.

pushy
pushy
[Adjetivo]

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

prepotente, agresivo

prepotente, agresivo

Ex: He was so pushy about getting a promotion that it started to irritate his boss. 

Era tan insistente por conseguir un ascenso que empezó a irritar a su jefe.

enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjetivo]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

entusiasmado

entusiasmado

Ex: The team's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale. 

La respuesta entusiasta del equipo a la nueva estrategia elevó la moral.

reserved
reserved
[Adjetivo]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

reservado

reservado

Ex: He's always been a reserved person, preferring to listen rather than speak. 

Siempre ha sido una persona reservada, prefiriendo escuchar en lugar de hablar.

antisocial
antisocial
[Adjetivo]

not wanting the company of others

antisocial

antisocial

Ex: Don't assume someone is rude just because they're quiet and appear antisocial. 

No asumas que alguien es grosero solo porque es callado y parece antisocial.

thrifty
thrifty
[Adjetivo]

using resources carefully and efficiently, often in order to save or avoid waste

ahorrativo, frugal

ahorrativo, frugal

Ex: Thrifty individuals often reuse items instead of throwing them away. 

Las personas ahorrativas a menudo reutilizan artículos en lugar de tirarlos.

shrewd
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: The CEO's shrewd decision-making led to the company's success, even during economic downturns. 

La toma de decisiones sagaz del CEO llevó al éxito de la empresa, incluso durante las crisis económicas.

stingy
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature, given his high-paying job. 

Se sorprendieron por su naturaleza tacaña, dado su trabajo bien remunerado.

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