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El libro Solutions - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5 - 5A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 - 5A del libro de curso Solutions Upper-Intermediate, como "verbal", "flatter", "nag", etc.

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to respect
to respect
[Verbo]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

respetar

respetar

Ex: She respects her mentor and admires his dedication and integrity. 

Ella respeta a su mentor y admira su dedicación e integridad.

to trust
to trust
[Verbo]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

confiar en

confiar en

Ex: Yesterday, he trusted his friend to handle an important project. 

Ayer, él confió en su amigo para manejar un proyecto importante.

verbal
verbal
[Adjetivo]

relating to or expressed using spoken language

verbal

verbal

Ex: The verbal agreement between the two parties was sealed with a handshake. 

El acuerdo verbal entre las dos partes se selló con un apretón de manos.

interaction
interaction
[Sustantivo]

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

interacción

interacción

Ex: He had little interaction with his colleagues at work. 

Tenía poca interacción con sus colegas en el trabajo.

to compliment

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

felicitar, halagar

felicitar, halagar

Ex: During the interview, the recruiter complimented the candidate on their impressive resume and relevant skills. 

Durante la entrevista, el reclutador felicitó al candidato por su impresionante currículum y habilidades relevantes.

to flatter
to flatter
[Verbo]

to highly praise someone in an exaggerated or insincere way, especially for one's own interest

halagar, adulador

halagar, adulador

Ex: She flattered her friend's cooking, even though the meal didn't meet her expectations, to avoid hurting their feelings. 

Ella halagó la cocina de su amiga, aunque la comida no cumplió con sus expectativas, para evitar herir sus sentimientos.

to insult
to insult
[Verbo]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

insultar

insultar

Ex: Offering a backhanded compliment can unintentionally insult the person you're trying to praise. 

Ofrecer un cumplido ambiguo puede insultar sin querer a la persona que intentas elogiar.

to lecture
to lecture
[Verbo]

to give a formal talk or presentation to teach someone or a group

dar una conferencia, impartir una clase

dar una conferencia, impartir una clase

Ex: The author was asked to lecture at the literary festival, discussing the creative process behind writing a novel. 

Al autor se le pidió que diera una conferencia en el festival literario, discutiendo el proceso creativo detrás de la escritura de una novela.

to nag
to nag
[Verbo]

to annoy others constantly with endless complaints

molestar, fastidiar

molestar, fastidiar

Ex: He nags his colleagues constantly about their work performance. 

Él molesta constantemente a sus colegas sobre su desempeño laboral.

to offend
to offend
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

ofender

ofender

Ex: Sharing insensitive comments about someone's background can easily offend them and create tension. 

Compartir comentarios insensibles sobre los antecedentes de alguien puede fácilmente ofender y crear tensión.

to praise
to praise
[Verbo]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

elogiar, alabar

elogiar, alabar

Ex: The manager praised the team for their hard work and dedication, leading to a successful project. 

El gerente elogió al equipo por su arduo trabajo y dedicación, lo que llevó a un proyecto exitoso.

to tease
to tease
[Verbo]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

Ex: Colleagues at the office like to tease each other to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Los colegas en la oficina les gusta bromear para crear un ambiente relajado y amigable.

to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

regañar, reprender

regañar, reprender

Ex: He was told off by his manager for missing the deadline. 

Fue regañado por su gerente por perder el plazo.

to warn
to warn
[Verbo]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

advertir

advertir

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety. 

El detective advirtió al testigo sobre las posibles amenazas a su seguridad.

boyfriend
boyfriend
[Sustantivo]

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

novio

novio

Ex: Sarah introduced her new boyfriend, Alex, to her friends at the party, and they instantly liked him. 

Sarah presentó a su nuevo novio, Alex, a sus amigos en la fiesta, y les cayó bien al instante.

colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: During the annual company retreat, I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments, which helped strengthen our professional network. 

Durante el retiro anual de la empresa, tuve la oportunidad de estrechar lazos con colegas de diferentes departamentos, lo que ayudó a fortalecer nuestra red profesional.

parent
parent
[Sustantivo]

our mother or our father

padre o madre

padre o madre

Ex: My parent, a loving and supportive figure, always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. 

Mi padre, una figura cariñosa y solidaria, siempre me animó a perseguir mis sueños.

police officer
police officer
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

policía

policía

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items. 

El oficial de policía arrestó al ladrón y recuperó los objetos robados.

teacher
teacher
[Sustantivo]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

profesor

profesor

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution. 

El maestro corrigió mi error y explicó la solución correcta.

to admire
to admire
[Verbo]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

admirar

admirar

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication. 

Los colegas a menudo admiran a su líder de equipo por sus habilidades de liderazgo y dedicación.

to adore
to adore
[Verbo]

to love and respect someone very much

adorar

adorar

Ex: The children adore their teacher for her patience and encouragement. 

Los niños adoran a su maestra por su paciencia y aliento.

on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

en la misma onda, pensar igual

en la misma onda, pensar igual

Ex: I like working with her because we're usually on the same wavelength. 

Me gusta trabajar con ella porque solemos estar en la misma onda.

to be
to be
[Verbo]

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

ser, estar, tener

ser, estar, tener

Ex: The movie was entertaining. 

La película era entretenida.

close
close
[Adjetivo]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

cercano,  íntimo

cercano, íntimo

Ex: The couple had a close partnership, built on trust and mutual respect. 

La pareja tenía una asociación estrecha, basada en la confianza y el respeto mutuo.

wary
wary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

cauteloso, precavido

cauteloso, precavido

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research. 

La empresa era cautelosa al entrar en asociaciones sin una investigación exhaustiva.

to envy
to envy
[Verbo]

to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires

envidiar

envidiar

Ex: They envy their classmates' popularity and wish they were as well-liked. 

Envidian la popularidad de sus compañeros de clase y desearían ser tan queridos.

to feel
to feel
[Verbo]

to experience a particular emotion

sentir

sentir

Ex: She felt embarrassed when she realized her mistake. 

Ella se sintió avergonzada cuando se dio cuenta de su error.

sorry
sorry
[Adjetivo]

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

arrepentido

arrepentido

Ex: I'm really sorry for the mistake I made earlier. 

Realmente lo siento por el error que cometí antes.

in common with
in common with
[Adverbio]

used to express that something is shared or has similarities with someone or something else

en común con, compartido con

en común con, compartido con

Ex: The hotel has many features in common with other five-star resorts. 

El hotel tiene muchas características en común con otros resorts de cinco estrellas.

to look down on

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

menospreciar, mirar por encima del hombro

menospreciar, mirar por encima del hombro

Ex: The arrogant politician looked down on his opponents, dismissing their ideas as insignificant. 

El político arrogante menospreciaba a sus oponentes, descartando sus ideas como insignificantes.

to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

admirar, tener respeto por

admirar, tener respeto por

Ex: He looks up to his mentor for guidance in his career. 

Él admira a su mentor para obtener orientación en su carrera.

to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

estar totalmente de acuerdo, ver las cosas igual

estar totalmente de acuerdo, ver las cosas igual

Ex: My brother and I see eye to eye about how to care for our parents. 
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