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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
[Sustantivo]

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

medios, medios de comunicación

medios, medios de comunicación

Ex: She studies how the media influences politics and public opinion .Ella estudia cómo los **medios** influyen en la política y la opinión pública.
celebrity
[Sustantivo]

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

celebridad

celebridad

Ex: The reality show is hosted by a well-known celebrity.El programa de telerrealidad está presentado por una **celebridad** bien conocida.
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: In a society with a free press, the media can expose corruption without fear of punishment .En una sociedad con **prensa libre**, los medios pueden exponer la corrupción sin miedo al castigo.

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: His work in investigative journalism led to a major reform in the healthcare system.Su trabajo en el **periodismo de investigación** condujo a una importante reforma en el sistema de salud.
journalist
[Sustantivo]

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

periodista

periodista

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article .**El periodista** pasó meses investigando para su artículo.
paparazzi
[Sustantivo]

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

paparazzi

paparazzi

Ex: The actress hired security to shield her from the paparazzi while attending the movie premiere .
press
[Sustantivo]

newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole

prensa

prensa

Ex: Public figures are frequently in the spotlight of the press.Las figuras públicas están frecuentemente en el centro de atención de la **prensa**.
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: The energy regulator is responsible for monitoring energy prices .El **regulador** de energía es responsable de monitorear los precios de la energía.
privacy
[Sustantivo]

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

intimidad,  privacidad

intimidad, privacidad

law
[Sustantivo]

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

ley

ley

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.Es importante conocer tus derechos bajo la **ley**.
publicity
[Sustantivo]

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

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The movie studio hired a PR firm to increase the film 's publicity through interviews , posters , and trailer releases .El estudio de cine contrató a una firma de relaciones públicas para aumentar la **publicidad** de la película a través de entrevistas, carteles y lanzamientos de tráilers.
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: The family tried to recover from the scandal that tarnished their name .La familia intentó recuperarse del **escándalo** que empañó su nombre.
tabloid
[Sustantivo]

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

tabloide

tabloide

Ex: Tabloids often rely on anonymous sources and speculative reporting to attract readers with sensational stories .Los **tabloides** a menudo dependen de fuentes anónimas y reportajes especulativos para atraer a los lectores con historias sensacionalistas.

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

Ex: She was in the public eye due to her philanthropic work .

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: Public health measures are often in the public interest to protect citizens .
to harass
[Verbo]

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

acosar, hostigar

acosar, hostigar

Ex: Street vendors often face challenges , including being harassed by local authorities .Los vendedores ambulantes a menudo enfrentan desafíos, incluido ser **acosados** por las autoridades locales.
to invade
[Verbo]

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

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están considerando actualmente si **invadir** o buscar soluciones diplomáticas.
to stalk
[Verbo]

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

acosar

acosar

Ex: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who would stalk their victims relentlessly .La novela de thriller representaba una historia escalofriante de un individuo obsesionado que **acosaba** implacablemente a sus víctimas.
to sue
[Verbo]

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

demandar

demandar

Ex: Last year , the author successfully sued the competitor for plagiarism .El año pasado, el autor **demandó** con éxito al competidor por plagio.
libel
[Sustantivo]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

difamación, calumnia

difamación, calumnia

Ex: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff , awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by the libel.El tribunal falló a favor del demandante, otorgando daños y perjuicios por el estrés emocional y la pérdida financiera causados por el **libelo**.
arrogant
[Adjetivo]

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

arrogante, orgulloso

arrogante, orgulloso

Ex: The company 's CEO was known for his arrogant behavior , which created a toxic work environment .El CEO de la empresa era conocido por su comportamiento **arrogante**, lo que creó un ambiente de trabajo tóxico.
self-assured
[Adjetivo]

confident in one's abilities or qualities

seguro de sí mismo, confiado

seguro de sí mismo, confiado

Ex: His self-assured attitude helped him navigate difficult situations with ease .Su actitud **segura** lo ayudó a navegar por situaciones difíciles con facilidad.
calculating
[Adjetivo]

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

calculador, estratégico

calculador, estratégico

Ex: Her calculating personality often made others feel uneasy about her true intentions.Su personalidad **calculadora** a menudo hacía que otros se sintieran incómodos acerca de sus verdaderas intenciones.
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .El perro de rescate demostró un esfuerzo **valiente** al salvar vidas durante la misión de respuesta al desastre.
foolhardy
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

temerario, imprudente

temerario, imprudente

Ex: Taking on such a large loan without a stable income seemed foolhardy to her financial advisor .Contraer un préstamo tan grande sin ingresos estables le pareció **temerario** a su asesor financiero.
pushy
[Adjetivo]

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

prepotente, agresivo

prepotente, agresivo

Ex: Despite his pushy behavior , she remained firm in her decision and refused to change her mind .A pesar de su comportamiento **insistente**, ella se mantuvo firme en su decisión y se negó a cambiar de opinión.
enthusiastic
[Adjetivo]

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

entusiasmado

entusiasmado

Ex: The enthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their favorite band .Los fanáticos **entusiastas** animaron en voz alta a su banda favorita.
reserved
[Adjetivo]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

reservado

reservado

Ex: She appeared reserved, but she was warm and kind once you got to know her.Parecía **reservada**, pero era cálida y amable una vez que la conocías.
antisocial
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

antisocial

antisocial

Ex: The antisocial student sits alone during lunch , avoiding conversations with classmates .El estudiante **antisocial** se sienta solo durante el almuerzo, evitando conversaciones con sus compañeros de clase.
thrifty
[Adjetivo]

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

ahorrativo, frugal

ahorrativo, frugal

Ex: A thrifty person makes the most out of limited resources .Una persona **ahorrativa** aprovecha al máximo los recursos limitados.
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: Her shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .Su **análisis astuto** de la situación le permitió hacer movimientos estratégicos que superaron a sus competidores.
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: The stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .El donante **tacaño** dio solo una cantidad mínima, aunque podía permitirse mucho más.
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