El libro Solutions - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2 - 2E

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2E en el libro de curso Solutions Upper-Intermediate, como "propósito", "en juego", "bajo presión", etc.

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age

[Sustantivo]

the number of years something has existed or someone has been alive

edad

Ex: They have a significant age gap but are happily married .Tienen una brecha de **edad** significativa pero están felizmente casados.

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common

[Adjetivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

común

Ex: His response was so common that it did n’t stand out in the conversation .Su respuesta fue tan **común** que no destacó en la conversación.

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course

[Sustantivo]

a series of interconnected events or actions, typically leading towards a particular goal or outcome

curso, trayectoria

Ex: His career took an unexpected course after he switched industries .Su carrera tomó un **rumbo** inesperado después de cambiar de industria.

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fact

[Sustantivo]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

hecho

Ex: The detective gathered facts and clues to solve the mystery.El detective reunió **hechos** y pistas para resolver el misterio.

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first

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

primero

Ex: She is the first runner to cross the finish line.Ella es la **primera** corredora en cruzar la línea de meta.

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purpose

[Sustantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

propósito, objetivo

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .Encontrar el **propósito** en la vida a menudo implica introspección y comprensión de las pasiones y valores propios.

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terrible

[Adjetivo]

extremely bad or unpleasant

terrible

Ex: He felt terrible about forgetting his friend 's birthday and wanted to make it up to them .

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at all

[Adverbio]

to the smallest amount or degree

para nada, en absoluto

Ex: I do n't like him at all.No me gusta **en absoluto**.

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at last

[Adverbio]

in the end or after a lot of waiting

por fin

Ex: They were apart for months , but at last, they were reunited .Estuvieron separados durante meses, pero **por fin**, se reunieron.

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at fault

[Adjetivo]

having responsibility or blame for something that has gone wrong or caused harm

culpable, responsable

Ex: She was at fault when the project went over budget due to her poor planning .Ella fue **la culpable** cuando el proyecto se excedió del presupuesto debido a su mala planificación.

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at once

[Adverbio]

immediately or without delay

inmediatamente, de inmediato

Ex: The system detected the error and corrected it at once.El sistema detectó el error y lo corrigió **de inmediato**.

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at stake

[Adverbio]

used to refer to something that is in danger of being lost or negatively impacted

en juego, en riesgo

Ex: The safety of the workers is at stake due to the hazardous conditions .La seguridad de los trabajadores está **en juego** debido a las condiciones peligrosas.

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for the time being

[Adverbio]

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

por ahora, por el momento

Ex: The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we 'll need a long-term plan .El arreglo actual es aceptable **por el momento**, pero necesitaremos un plan a largo plazo.

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for good

[Frase]

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

Ex: The new legislation aims to protect the environment for good.

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for one thing

[Adverbio]

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

para empezar, entre otras cosas

Ex: I do n't think we should go on this trip .For one thing, we ca n't afford it right now .No creo que debamos hacer este viaje. **Por un lado**, no nos lo podemos permitir en este momento.

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in control

[Adjetivo]

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

a cargo

Ex: She stayed in control of her emotions during the stressful situation .Ella se mantuvo **en control** de sus emociones durante la situación estresante.

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in the wrong

[Frase]

deserving blame for a mistake, argument, accident, etc.

culpable

Ex: In this case, they are clearly in the wrong for not following the rules.

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in any case

[Adverbio]

used to indicate that something is true regardless of other factors or circumstances

en cualquier caso, de todos modos

Ex: He may be late , but in any case, we ’ll begin without him .Puede que llegue tarde, pero **en cualquier caso**, comenzaremos sin él.

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on the one hand

[Adverbio]

used to introduce one aspect of a situation, often followed by a contrasting statement

por un lado, por una parte

Ex: On the one hand, traveling abroad exposes you to new cultures and experiences , but on the other hand , it can be expensive and logistically challenging .**Por un lado**, viajar al extranjero te expone a nuevas culturas y experiencias, pero por otro lado, puede ser costoso y logísticamente desafiante.

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on second thoughts

[Frase]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion after rethinking or reconsidering something

pensándolo bien

Ex: On second thoughts, I've decided to decline the invitation to the party as I have other commitments that day.

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on the whole

[Adverbio]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

en general, globalmente

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .**En general**, los comentarios de los clientes han sido positivos, con solo algunas quejas menores.

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by mistake

[Frase]

without any intention and completely by accident

Ex: She called the wrong number by mistake.

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by accident

[Adverbio]

without any intention or planning

por accidente, sin querer

Ex: The artist discovered a new technique by accident while experimenting with colors .El artista descubrió una nueva técnica **por accidente** mientras experimentaba con colores.

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for now

[Frase]

for the present time, but possibly subject to change in the future

Ex: I’m staying in this hotel for now, but I might look for another one tomorrow.

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if in doubt

[Frase]

‌used to offer advice or instructions to someone who is incapable of making decisions

en caso de duda

Ex: Before finalizing your report, if in doubt, ask a colleague to review it.

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under arrest

[Frase]

used to describe a situation in which a person is being held by law enforcement due to suspicion or evidence of their involvement in a crime

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under control

[Frase]

used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being managed or regulated in an effective and appropriate way

Ex: His temper is usually under control, but today it got the best of him.

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under the impression

[Frase]

used to express the state or situation of believing that something is true or the case

Ex: She had been working hard under the impression that she would be promoted.

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under pressure

[Frase]

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.

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of interest

[Frase]

used to reefer to something that attracts attention or causes concern, due to being relevant or important to a particular person or group

Ex: The conference will cover issues that are of interest to business leaders.

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in the end

[Adverbio]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

finalmente, al final

Ex: He had doubts at first , but in the end, he trusted his instincts .Al principio tenía dudas, pero **al final**, confió en sus instintos.

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time

[Sustantivo]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

hora

Ex: We had a great time at the party .Lo pasamos muy bien en la fiesta, disfrutamos mucho el **tiempo**.

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in time

[Adverbio]

after a period of time

con el tiempo, a la larga

Ex: He was confused at first , but he understood the concept in time.Al principio estaba confundido, pero entendió el concepto **a tiempo**.

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