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El libro English Result - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2 - 2B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2B del libro de curso English Result Upper-Intermediate, como "basurero", "en el paro", "industrial", etc.

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work
work
[Sustantivo]

activity that requires physical or mental effort

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: Manual work, such as construction or carpentry, requires strength and skill. 

El trabajo manual, como la construcción o la carpintería, requiere fuerza y habilidad.

boss
boss
[Sustantivo]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

jefe

jefe

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality. 

Mi jefe es muy estricto con la puntualidad.

job
job
[Sustantivo]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: His dream job is to become a firefighter. 

Su trabajo soñado es convertirse en bombero.

on the dole

used of a person who is unemployed but receives regular payment or benefits from the government

vivir del paro, cobrar el paro

vivir del paro, cobrar el paro

Ex: She hated being on the dole and wanted to get back to work quickly. 

Odiaba vivir del paro y quería volver a trabajar cuanto antes.

to take on
to take on
[Verbo]

to hire someone

contratar, tomar en

contratar, tomar en

Ex: The team decided to take her on as a consultant for her expertise. 

El equipo decidió contratarla como consultora por su experiencia.

to [go] (out|) on (a|) strike

(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

Ex: They went on strike to protest against unsafe working conditions. 
to quit
to quit
[Verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

renunciar, dejar

renunciar, dejar

Ex: Many advised her not to quit, but she felt it was right. 

Muchos le aconsejaron que no renunciara, pero ella sintió que era lo correcto.

dustman
dustman
[Sustantivo]

a person who collects and removes garbage or waste from residential or commercial areas

basurero, recolector de basura

basurero, recolector de basura

Ex: The dustman is responsible for collecting the waste every week. 

El basurero es responsable de recolectar los desechos cada semana.

secretary
secretary
[Sustantivo]

someone who works in an office as someone's assistance, dealing with mail and phone calls, keeping records, making appointments, etc.

secretario

secretario

Ex: He works as a legal secretary, drafting documents and organizing case files for attorneys. 

Trabaja como secretario legal, redactando documentos y organizando archivos de casos para abogados.

to sack
to sack
[Verbo]

to dismiss someone from their job

despedir, echar

despedir, echar

Ex: Managers frequently sack underperforming staff to maintain a high standard of work. 

Los gerentes despiden con frecuencia al personal con bajo rendimiento para mantener un alto estándar de trabajo.

to earn
to earn
[Verbo]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

ganar, obtener

ganar, obtener

Ex: Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online. 

Muchos artistas ganan su sustento vendiendo sus obras de arte en línea.

to knock off

to end one's work, typically at the end of a designated period

dejar, terminar

dejar, terminar

Ex: She knocked off early yesterday to attend her daughter's recital. 

Ella terminó temprano ayer para asistir al recital de su hija.

air hostess
air hostess
[Sustantivo]

a woman on the staff of an airplane who serves the passengers on the flight

azafata, aeromoza

azafata, aeromoza

Ex: The air hostess ensured that all passengers fastened their seatbelts before takeoff. 

La azafata se aseguró de que todos los pasajeros se abrocharan los cinturones antes del despegue.

conversational
conversational
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of informal spoken communication

conversacional, de conversación

conversacional, de conversación

Ex: He prefers conversational language in emails, avoiding overly formal expressions. 

Él prefiere un lenguaje conversacional en los correos electrónicos, evitando expresiones demasiado formales.

official
official
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government

funcionario, oficial

funcionario, oficial

Ex: Local officials enforce safety regulations. 

Los funcionarios locales hacen cumplir las regulaciones de seguridad.

personal assistant
personal assistant
[Sustantivo]

someone hired to provide administrative support and assist with various tasks for an individual or organization

asistente personal, secretario personal

asistente personal, secretario personal

Ex: The entrepreneur's personal assistant helped with research, prepared presentations, and handled correspondence. 

El asistente personal del empresario ayudó con la investigación, preparó presentaciones y manejó la correspondencia.

line management
line management
[Sustantivo]

the hierarchy of positions and responsibilities in an organization responsible for the direct supervision and control of employees, typically involving the execution of day-to-day tasks and achieving operational goals

gestión de línea, administración lineal

gestión de línea, administración lineal

Ex: In a hotel, line management includes managing front desk staff and ensuring guest satisfaction during their stay. 

En un hotel, la gestión de línea incluye la gestión del personal de recepción y garantizar la satisfacción de los huéspedes durante su estancia.

occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

ocupación, profesión

ocupación, profesión

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests. 

Muchas personas encuentran satisfacción al ejercer una ocupación que se alinea con sus pasiones e intereses.

refuse collector
refuse collector
[Sustantivo]

a person who is hired to remove waste materials from trash cans and dispose them

recolector de basura, basurero

recolector de basura, basurero

Ex: The refuse collector arrived early to collect the trash bins from the street. 

El recolector de basura llegó temprano para recoger los cubos de basura de la calle.

to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to employ people for a company, etc.

contratar

contratar

Ex: During the hiring process, it's crucial to recruit candidates who align with the company's values. 

Durante el proceso de contratación, es crucial reclutar candidatos que se alineen con los valores de la empresa.

to lay off
to lay off
[Verbo]

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

despedir

despedir

Ex: The government laid thousands of workers off due to budget cuts. 

El gobierno despidió a miles de trabajadores debido a los recortes presupuestarios.

unemployment benefit

a financial aid provided by the government to people who are unemployed and actively seeking work, to help cover their living expenses

subsidio de desempleo, prestación por desempleo

subsidio de desempleo, prestación por desempleo

Ex: She received unemployment benefit while looking for a new job. 

Ella recibió prestación por desempleo mientras buscaba un nuevo trabajo.

to finish
to finish
[Verbo]

to make something end

terminar, acabar

terminar, acabar

Ex: The team finished the race in first place. 

El equipo terminó la carrera en primer lugar.

high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

gran cantidad

gran cantidad

Ex: The prices at the luxury boutique were quite high. 

Los precios en la boutique de lujo eran bastante altos.

income
income
[Sustantivo]

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

ingreso, salario

ingreso, salario

Ex: The government's new tax policy will impact individuals with higher incomes more significantly. 

La nueva política fiscal del gobierno afectará más significativamente a las personas con ingresos más altos.

flight attendant
flight attendant
[Sustantivo]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

azafato

azafato

Ex: The flight attendant served refreshments and snacks during the flight. 

El auxiliar de vuelo sirvió refrescos y bocadillos durante el vuelo.

to resign
to resign
[Verbo]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

renunciar

renunciar

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest. 

Renunciaron a la junta directiva debido a conflictos de intereses.

to [take] action

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

Ex: To combat climate change, it's essential for individuals and governments to take action. 
industrial
industrial
[Adjetivo]

highly focused on mass production or manufacturing

industrial, manufacturero

industrial, manufacturero

Ex: The United States became an industrial leader in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 

Estados Unidos se convirtió en un líder industrial a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX.

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