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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
age
[Sustantivo]

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

edad

edad

Ex: They have a significant age gap but are happily married .

Tienen una brecha de edad significativa pero están felizmente casados.

common
common
[Adjetivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

común

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.

course
course
[Sustantivo]

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

curso, trayectoria

curso, trayectoria

Ex: His career took an unexpected course after he switched industries .

Su carrera tomó un rumbo inesperado después de cambiar de industria.

fact
fact
[Sustantivo]

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

hecho

hecho

Ex: The detective gathered facts and clues to solve the mystery.

El detective reunió hechos y pistas para resolver el misterio.

first
first
[Adjetivo]

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

primero

primero

Ex: She is the first runner to cross the finish line.

Ella es la primera corredora en cruzar la línea de meta.

purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .

Encontrar el propósito de uno en la vida a menudo implica introspección y comprensión de las pasiones y valores propios.

terrible
terrible
[Adjetivo]

extremely bad or unpleasant

terrible

terrible

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

Se sentía terrible por olvidar el cumpleaños de su amigo y quería compensarlo.

at all
at all
[Adverbio]

to the smallest amount or degree

para nada, en absoluto

para nada, en absoluto

Ex: I do n't like him at all.

No me gusta en absoluto.

at last
at last
[Adverbio]

in the end or after a lot of waiting

por fin

por fin

Ex: They were apart for months , but at last, they were reunited .

Estuvieron separados durante meses, pero por fin, se reunieron.

at fault
at fault
[Adjetivo]

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

culpable, responsable

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.

at once
at once
[Adverbio]

immediately or without delay

inmediatamente, de inmediato

inmediatamente, de inmediato

Ex: The system detected the error and corrected it at once.

El sistema detectó el error y lo corrigió de inmediato.

at stake
at stake
[Adverbio]

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

en juego, en riesgo

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.

for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

por ahora, por el momento

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.

for good
for good
[Frase]

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

Ex: The new legislation aims to protect the environment for good.
for one thing
for one thing
[Adverbio]

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

para empezar, entre otras cosas

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.

in control
in control
[Adjetivo]

having the power or ability to make decisions or manage something

a cargo

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.

in the wrong {~noun}

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

culpable

culpable

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

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

en cualquier caso, de todos modos

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.

on the one hand
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

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.

on second thoughts

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

pensándolo bien

pensándolo bien

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

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

en general, globalmente

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.

by mistake
by mistake
[Frase]

without any intention and completely by accident

Ex: She called the wrong number by mistake.
by accident
by accident
[Adverbio]

without any intention or planning

por accidente, sin querer

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.

for now
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.
if in doubt

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

en caso de duda

en caso de duda

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

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

under control

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.
under the impression

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.
under pressure

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.
of interest

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.
in the end
in the end
[Adverbio]

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

finalmente, al final

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.

time
time
[Sustantivo]

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

hora

hora

Ex: We had a great time at the party .

Lo pasamos muy bien en la fiesta, disfrutamos mucho el tiempo.

in time
in time
[Adverbio]

after a period of time

con el tiempo, a la larga

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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