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El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - 2A - Parte 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2A - Parte 1 del libro de curso Solutions Advanced, como "portrayal", "hinge", "unfold", etc.

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aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail. 

Explicó cada aspecto del plan en detalle.

story
story
[Sustantivo]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

cuento

cuento

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer's journey. 

El libro cuenta la historia real del viaje de un explorador famoso.

character
character
[Sustantivo]

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

personaje

personaje

Ex: Hamlet is a tragic character in Shakespeare’s play. 

Hamlet es un personaje trágico en la obra de Shakespeare.

evocative
evocative
[Adjetivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, sugerente

evocador, sugerente

Ex: The evocative painting captured the essence of a bygone era. 

La pintura evocadora capturó la esencia de una época pasada.

description
description
[Sustantivo]

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

descripción

descripción

Ex: The description of the landscape made it easy to visualize. 

La descripción del paisaje hizo fácil visualizarlo.

fast
fast
[Adjetivo]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido

rápido

Ex: She had a fast typing speed, finishing her work in no time. 

Ella tenía una velocidad de escritura rápida, terminando su trabajo en muy poco tiempo.

pace
pace
[Sustantivo]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

ritmo, velocidad

ritmo, velocidad

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines. 

El proyecto avanzó a un ritmo constante, cumpliendo con todos los plazos.

happy ending
happy ending
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion or outcome that brings a sense of happiness, satisfaction, or resolution to a story or situation

final feliz, happy end

final feliz, happy end

Ex: After a long, challenging journey, the hero’s story had a happy ending. 

Después de un viaje largo y desafiante, la historia del héroe tuvo un final feliz.

play
play
[Sustantivo]

a live presentation of a play or stage production

obra

obra

poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

poesía

poesía

Ex: The class studied several famous pieces of poetry during the semester. 

La clase estudió varias piezas famosas de poesía durante el semestre.

short story
short story
[Sustantivo]

a complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time

cuento, relato corto

cuento, relato corto

Ex: His short story won first place in the writing competition. 

Su cuento corto ganó el primer lugar en el concurso de escritura.

action
action
[Sustantivo]

the sequence of events forming the plot of a story or drama

acción

acción

Ex: The play's action revolves around a family feud. 

La acción de la obra gira en torno a una disputa familiar.

central
central
[Adjetivo]

located at or near the center or middle of something

central

central

Ex: They decided to open their new office in a central business district for better accessibility. 

Decidieron abrir su nueva oficina en un distrito comercial central para una mejor accesibilidad.

drawn
drawn
[Adjetivo]

looking ill, anxious, pale, or starved

demacrado, macilento

demacrado, macilento

red herring
red herring
[Sustantivo]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

maniobra de distracción, cortina de humo

maniobra de distracción, cortina de humo

Ex: Don't let his personal attacks become a red herring. 

No dejes que sus ataques personales se conviertan en una maniobra de distracción.

hinge
hinge
[Sustantivo]

an important or crucial factor that determines what happens next or how things will turn out

pivote, factor crucial

pivote, factor crucial

Ex: Their entire strategy was based on the hinge of getting approval from the major investor. 

Toda su estrategia se basaba en el eje de obtener la aprobación del inversor principal.

narrative
narrative
[Sustantivo]

a story or an account of something especially one that is told in a movie, novel, etc.

narración, relato

narración, relato

Ex: Her new book presents a compelling narrative of survival and hope. 

Su nuevo libro presenta un relato convincente de supervivencia y esperanza.

to open
to open
[Verbo]

to start or begin a meeting, speech, performance, etc.

abrir, iniciar

abrir, iniciar

Ex: The CEO will open the shareholders' meeting with a report on the company's performance and strategic direction. 

El CEO abrirá la reunión de accionistas con un informe sobre el desempeño de la empresa y su dirección estratégica.

point of view

the perspective from which the narrator tells a story

punto de vista, perspectiva

punto de vista, perspectiva

Ex: The narrator's point of view was biased, favoring the protagonist. 
portrayal
portrayal
[Sustantivo]

the act of representing or depicting a character, role, or subject through speech, actions, and gestures in a dramatic performance

interpretación, representación

interpretación, representación

Ex: Critics lauded his portrayal of the legendary hero in the stage play. 

Los críticos elogiaron su interpretación del héroe legendario en la obra de teatro.

to recommend

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center, praising its central location and excellent reviews. 

El agente de viajes recomendó un hotel boutique en el centro de la ciudad, elogiando su ubicación céntrica y sus excelentes reseñas.

to set
to set
[Verbo]

to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place

ambientar, situar

ambientar, situar

Ex: The novel is set during World War II. 

La novela está ambientada durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

twist
twist
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

giro inesperado

giro inesperado

Ex: Just when we thought everything was going smoothly, there was a sudden twist in the story. 

Justo cuando pensábamos que todo iba bien, hubo un giro inesperado en la historia.

to unfold
to unfold
[Verbo]

to develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential

desarrollarse, desplegarse

desarrollarse, desplegarse

Ex: As the research unfolded, scientists discovered groundbreaking findings that could revolutionize the field. 

A medida que la investigación se desarrollaba, los científicos descubrieron hallazgos innovadores que podrían revolucionar el campo.

written
written
[Adjetivo]

presented in writing rather than in speech or by visual means

escrito, por escrito

escrito, por escrito

Ex: The exam required students to answer essay questions, demonstrating their ability to articulate complex ideas in written form. 

El examen requería que los estudiantes respondieran preguntas de ensayo, demostrando su capacidad para articular ideas complejas de forma escrita.

book
book
[Sustantivo]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

libro

libro

Ex: My favorite book is a classic novel that has been passed down through generations. 

Mi libro favorito es una novela clásica que ha sido transmitida de generación en generación.

breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjetivo]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The breathtaking sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of red and gold. 

El atardecer impresionante pintó el cielo en vibrantes tonos de rojo y oro.

intriguing
intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: She found the stranger's enigmatic smile intriguing, wondering what secrets it concealed. 

Encontró la sonrisa enigmática del extraño intrigante, preguntándose qué secretos ocultaba.

plot
plot
[Sustantivo]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento, trama

argumento, trama

Ex: She explained the plot of the play, highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions. 

Ella explicó la trama de la obra, destacando los principales conflictos y resoluciones.

love interest
love interest
[Sustantivo]

a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

objeto de deseo

objeto de deseo

Ex: They debated whether the hero's love interest was necessary for the plot. 

Debatieron si el interés amoroso del héroe era necesario para la trama.

mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

novela de misterio, película de misterio

novela de misterio, película de misterio

Ex: The library has a large collection of mystery novels. 

La biblioteca tiene una gran colección de novelas de misterio.

suspense
suspense
[Sustantivo]

a state of excitement or uncertainty about what will happen next in a story, used to keep the audience engaged

suspenso, incertidumbre

suspenso, incertidumbre

Ex: The novel's suspense made it impossible to put down. 

El suspense de la novela hizo imposible dejarla.

natural
natural
[Adjetivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

natural

natural

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood, showcasing its organic grain patterns. 

La mesa estaba elaborada con madera natural, mostrando sus patrones de veta orgánicos.

dialogue
dialogue
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

diálogo, conversación

diálogo, conversación

Ex: The play's dialogue was both witty and thought-provoking. 

El diálogo de la obra fue ingenioso y estimulante.

realistic
realistic
[Adjetivo]

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

realista, práctico

realista, práctico

Ex: A realistic budget takes into account income, expenses, and savings goals. 

Un presupuesto realista tiene en cuenta los ingresos, los gastos y los objetivos de ahorro.

believable
believable
[Adjetivo]

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

creíble, verosímil

creíble, verosímil

Ex: The plot of the movie was believable, with characters and situations that felt realistic. 

La trama de la película era creíble, con personajes y situaciones que parecían realistas.

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