El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 9 - 9A

the action of changing the position or location of something, typically by moving it from one place to another

cambio

a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets

extraterrestre

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasión

regarding or affecting the entire world

global

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

existing or occurring between planets

interplanetario

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing onto each other

colisión

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

robot

the act of moving or rising upwards

ascensión

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

polo

(of a volcano) capable of producing an extreme volcanic eruption

supervolcánico

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupción

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

asteroide

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impacto

describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions

nuclear

a catastrophic event that results in widespread death and destruction

holocausto

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

desatraillar

to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome

potencialmente desastroso

to cause an explosion

hacer detonar

to move with speed and intensity

arrojar violentamente

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

derrocar

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

causar

a state of widespread chaos, confusion, or destruction

estragos

to entirely remove something

borrar

to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

nacer con una cuchara de plata en la boca

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

dios los cría y ellos se juntan

used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests

primero en llegar, primero en ser atendido

used to suggest that even if the details of a particular story or rumor are not entirely accurate, there is usually some underlying truth or basis for the rumor

no hay humo sin fuego

used to suggest that not knowing certain information can be preferable to facing it, particularly when it is unpleasant or burdensome

La ignorancia es grata

used to imply that being informed or aware of a potential danger or problem in advance allows one to be better prepared to deal with it

hombre prevenido vale por dos

used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective

todo quedará claro con el tiempo

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

used to imply that it is better to hold onto something you already have for sure, rather than risking it for the possibility of getting more in the future

Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando

used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective

demasiados cocineros arruinan el caldo

used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy

Todo trabajo y nada de juego hacen que Jack se convierta en un niño aburrido.

used to imply that it is better to address a problem or make a small repair early on, rather than waiting and allowing the problem to become more serious and difficult to fix later

una puntada a tiempo ahorra nueve

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

El pájaro temprano atrapa al gusano

used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges

donde hay voluntad hay un camino

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

el césped siempre es más verde al otro lado de la valla

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

no hagas las cuentas de la lechera