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El libro Solutions - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3 - 3A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - 3A en el libro de curso Solutions Upper-Intermediate, como "scowl", "fidget", "grimace", etc.

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gesture
gesture
[Sustantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

gesto

gesto

Ex: The child waved as a friendly gesture. 

El niño saludó con la mano como un gesto amistoso.

expression
expression
[Sustantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expresión

expresión

Ex: The teacher's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom. 

La expresión severa del profesor silenció rápidamente el aula ruidosa.

to bite
to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

morder

morder

Ex: To catch its prey, the predator would often bite with precision. 

Para atrapar a su presa, el depredador a menudo muerde con precisión.

fingernail
fingernail
[Sustantivo]

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

uña

uña

Ex: She tapped her fingernail on the table impatiently. 

Ella golpeó la uña en la mesa con impaciencia.

to bow
to bow
[Verbo]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

inclinarse, hacer una reverencia

inclinarse, hacer una reverencia

Ex: In many cultures, it is customary to bow when greeting elders as a gesture of politeness. 

En muchas culturas, es costumbre inclinarse al saludar a los mayores como un gesto de cortesía.

head
head
[Sustantivo]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

cabeza

cabeza

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm. 

Una bufanda estaba envuelta alrededor de su cabeza para mantenerla caliente.

to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

cubrir, tapar

cubrir, tapar

Ex: He decided to cover his plants with a tarp to protect them from the impending frost. 

Decidió cubrir sus plantas con una lona para protegerlas de la helada inminente.

mouth
mouth
[Sustantivo]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

boca

boca

Ex: He tasted the delicious cake, savoring the flavors in his mouth. 

Probó el delicioso pastel, saboreando los sabores en su boca.

to cross
to cross
[Verbo]

to arrange something in a manner that creates an intersection or overlap

cruzar, entrecruzar

cruzar, entrecruzar

Ex: Electricians crossed wires to create intricate electrical circuitry 

Los electricistas cruzaron cables para crear circuitos eléctricos intrincados.

leg
leg
[Sustantivo]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

pierna

pierna

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension. 

Me masajeé la pierna para aliviar la tensión muscular.

to fidget
to fidget
[Verbo]

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

estar inquieto

estar inquieto

Ex: He always fidgets with his phone when he's waiting for someone to reply to his message. 

Siempre se mueve inquieto con su teléfono cuando está esperando que alguien responda a su mensaje.

to fold
to fold
[Verbo]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

doblar, plegar

doblar, plegar

Ex: Before baking, she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling. 

Antes de hornear, tuvo que doblar los bordes de la masa para sellar el delicioso relleno.

arm
arm
[Sustantivo]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

brazo

brazo

Ex: She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm. 

Ella lleva las pesadas bolsas de la compra con un solo brazo.

to frown
to frown
[Verbo]

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

fruncir el ceño, fruncir el entrecejo

fruncir el ceño, fruncir el entrecejo

Ex: The baby started to frown when the loud noise interrupted her nap. 

El bebé empezó a fruncir el ceño cuando el ruido fuerte interrumpió su siesta.

thumbs up
thumbs up
[Frase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

pulgar arriba, señal de aprobación

pulgar arriba, señal de aprobación

Ex: The audience gave the new design a big thumbs up. 

El público le dio un gran pulgar arriba al nuevo diseño.

to grimace
to grimace
[Verbo]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

hacer muecas

hacer muecas

Ex: She grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine. 

Ella hizo una mueca ante el sabor de la medicina amarga.

to grin
to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sonreír abiertamente

sonreír abiertamente

Ex: Seeing the old photographs, they couldn't help but grin at the memories. 

Al ver las viejas fotografías, no pudieron evitar sonreír ante los recuerdos.

to nod
to nod
[Verbo]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

asentir con la cabeza

asentir con la cabeza

Ex: The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept. 

El público asintió con la cabeza en señal de comprensión mientras el orador explicaba el concepto.

to pout
to pout
[Verbo]

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

hacer pucheros, poner morros

hacer pucheros, poner morros

Ex: The toddler began to pout when denied a second cookie. 

El niño pequeño comenzó a hacer pucheros cuando le negaron una segunda galleta.

to purse
to purse
[Verbo]

to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

fruncir los labios, apretar los labios

fruncir los labios, apretar los labios

Ex: The teacher pursed her lips before responding. 

La maestra frunció los labios antes de responder.

lip
lip
[Sustantivo]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

labio

labio

Ex: She applied lip balm to moisturize her dry lips. 

Ella aplicó bálsamo para labios para hidratar sus labios secos.

to raise
to raise
[Verbo]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

levantar

levantar

Ex: She raised both arms above her head. 

Ella levantó ambos brazos por encima de su cabeza.

eyebrow
eyebrow
[Sustantivo]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

ceja

ceja

Ex: He had thick, bushy eyebrows. 

Tenía unas cejas gruesas y tupidas.

to scowl
to scowl
[Verbo]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

fruncir el ceño

fruncir el ceño

Ex: The teacher scowled in disapproval. 

El maestro frunció el ceño en señal de desaprobación.

to scratch
to scratch
[Verbo]

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

rascar, rascarse

rascar, rascarse

Ex: Unable to resist the itch, he began to scratch his arm where the insect had bitten. 

Incapaz de resistir la picazón, comenzó a rascar su brazo donde el insecto lo había picado.

to shake
to shake
[Verbo]

to move from side to side or up and down

sacudir, agitar

sacudir, agitar

Ex: The boat sailed through choppy waters, causing it to shake with each wave that it encountered. 

El barco navegó por aguas agitadas, lo que hizo que se sacudiera con cada ola que encontró.

to shrug
to shrug
[Verbo]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

encogerse de hombros

encogerse de hombros

Ex: Seeing the puzzled expression on her face, he shrugged and explained that he wasn't sure himself. 

Al ver la expresión perpleja en su rostro, él se encogió de hombros y explicó que tampoco estaba seguro.

shoulder
shoulder
[Sustantivo]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

hombro

hombro

Ex: The tailor adjusted the suit jacket to ensure it fit perfectly across the shoulders. 

El sastre ajustó la chaqueta del traje para asegurarse de que quedaba perfectamente en los hombros.

to wave
to wave
[Verbo]

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

decir adiós con la mano, saludar con la mano

decir adiós con la mano, saludar con la mano

Ex: From the balcony, they waved to their friends waiting below. 

Desde el balcón, saludaron con la mano a sus amigos que esperaban abajo.

to wink
to wink
[Verbo]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

guiñar el ojo

guiñar el ojo

Ex: The teacher winked at the student who had given the correct answer. 

El profesor guiñó el ojo al estudiante que había dado la respuesta correcta.

to yawn
to yawn
[Verbo]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

bostezar

bostezar

Ex: The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably. 

La presentación monótona hizo que el público bostezara incontrolablemente.

annoyance
annoyance
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

irritación

irritación

Ex: The construction noise outside was a daily annoyance for the office workers. 

El ruido de la construcción afuera era un molestia diaria para los trabajadores de oficina.

anxiety
anxiety
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

ansiedad, preocupación

ansiedad, preocupación

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety. 

Hablar con un terapeuta la ayudó a comprender y afrontar su ansiedad social.

boredom
boredom
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

aburrimiento

aburrimiento

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom, and he struggled to stay awake. 

La larga conferencia lo llenó de aburrimiento, y luchó por mantenerse despierto.

confusion
confusion
[Sustantivo]

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

confusión

confusión

Ex: The sudden change in plans caused a lot of confusion among the team. 

El cambio repentino de planes causó mucha confusión entre el equipo.

disapproval
disapproval
[Sustantivo]

a feeling or expression of not agreeing with or liking something

desaprobación, reprobación

desaprobación, reprobación

Ex: He sensed their disapproval and stayed quiet. 

Él sintió su desaprobación y se quedó callado.

disgust
disgust
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

asco

asco

Ex: The taste of the spoiled milk left a lingering sense of disgust in his mouth. 

El sabor de la leche en mal estado dejó una sensación persistente de asco en su boca.

fear
fear
[Sustantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

miedo

miedo

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams. 

El miedo al fracaso lo detuvo de perseguir sus sueños.

friendliness
friendliness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

amabilidad,  simpatía

amabilidad, simpatía

Ex: His friendliness toward new colleagues helped create a positive and supportive work environment. 

Su amabilidad hacia los nuevos colegas ayudó a crear un ambiente de trabajo positivo y de apoyo.

happiness
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

alegría

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy. 

La risa de los niños llenó la habitación de felicidad y alegría.

ignorance
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorancia

ignorancia

Ex: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it, as people are expected to know the rules of society. 

La ignorancia de la ley no es una excusa para violarla, ya que se espera que las personas conozcan las reglas de la sociedad.

indifference
indifference
[Sustantivo]

lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

indiferencia, desinterés

indiferencia, desinterés

Ex: She responded with indifference when asked about the upcoming event. 

Ella respondió con indiferencia cuando se le preguntó sobre el próximo evento.

interest
interest
[Sustantivo]

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

interés

interés

Ex: Tom's interest in astronomy led him to spend countless nights stargazing through his telescope. 

El interés de Tom por la astronomía lo llevó a pasar innumerables noches observando las estrellas a través de su telescopio.

pain
pain
[Sustantivo]

the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

dolor

dolor

Ex: Sharing my story helped me deal with the pain. 

Compartir mi historia me ayudó a lidiar con el dolor.

shame
shame
[Sustantivo]

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

vergüenza

vergüenza

Ex: Her sense of shame prevented her from confessing the truth to her parents. 

Su sentido de la vergüenza le impidió confesar la verdad a sus padres.

shock
shock
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

susto, shock

susto, shock

Ex: He experienced a shock when he found out his childhood friend had passed away. 

Experimentó un shock cuando se enteró de que su amigo de la infancia había fallecido.

human
human
[Sustantivo]

a person

ser humano

ser humano

Ex: The invention of the wheel was a significant development in human history. 

La invención de la rueda fue un avance significativo en la historia de la humanidad.

to sound
to sound
[Verbo]

to make a noise

sonar, resonar

sonar, resonar

Ex: The fire alarm sounded, prompting everyone to evacuate. 

La alarma de incendios sonó, lo que hizo que todos evacuaran.

to [clear] {one's} throat

to make a sound to remove obstruction from the throat or to prepare the voice for speaking or singing

Ex: Before answering, he cleared his throat and looked at his notes. 
to cough
to cough
[Verbo]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

toser

toser

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough. 

Por favor, cúbrase la boca cuando tosca.

to gasp
to gasp
[Verbo]

to breathe in sharply with an open mouth, often in response to surprise, pain, or intense emotions

jadear, exclamar

jadear, exclamar

Ex: The sudden pain caused him to gasp for breath. 

El dolor repentino lo hizo jadear para respirar.

to hiccup
to hiccup
[Verbo]

to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly

hipar, tener hipo

hipar, tener hipo

Ex: The child hiccupped loudly after consuming the fizzy soda. 

El niño hipó fuerte después de consumir el refresco con gas.

to sigh
to sigh
[Verbo]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

suspirar

suspirar

Ex: Upon hearing the news, he couldn't help but sigh in disappointment. 

Al escuchar la noticia, no pudo evitar suspirar de decepción.

to slurp
to slurp
[Verbo]

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

sorber, tomar ruidosamente

sorber, tomar ruidosamente

Ex: Trying the hot ramen for the first time, she attempted to slurp the noodles just like they do in Japan. 

Al probar los fideos ramen calientes por primera vez, intentó sorber los fideos tal como lo hacen en Japón.

to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verbo]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

estornudar

estornudar

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand, remember to wash it afterwards. 

Si estornudas en tu mano, recuerda lavarla después.

to sniff
to sniff
[Verbo]

to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor

olfatear, husmear

olfatear, husmear

Ex: Right now, the detective is sniffing the evidence to find any unusual scents. 

Ahora mismo, el detective está olfateando la evidencia para encontrar cualquier olor inusual.

to snore
to snore
[Verbo]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

roncar

roncar

Ex: Grandpa tends to snore when he takes a nap in his favorite chair. 

El abuelo tiende a roncar cuando toma una siesta en su silla favorita.

to tut
to tut
[Verbo]

used to express disapproval or annoyance, often made by clicking one's tongue against the roof of the mouth

tutear,  chasquear la lengua

tutear, chasquear la lengua

Ex: I could hear her tut when I accidentally spilled my drink. 

Podía oír su tut cuando derramé mi bebida por accidente.

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