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El libro English Result - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9 - 9A

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tact
tact
[Sustantivo]

sensitivity and consideration in dealing with others to avoid causing trouble or offense

tacto, discreción

tacto, discreción

Ex: The diplomat was praised for his tact in negotiating peace between the two nations. 

El diplomático fue elogiado por su tacto al negociar la paz entre las dos naciones.

tactful
tactful
[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

discreto, diplomático

Ex: When discussing sensitive topics, it's essential to be tactful to maintain harmony in the conversation. 

Al discutir temas delicados, es esencial ser táctico para mantener la armonía en la conversación.

thought
thought
[Sustantivo]

something that comes to one's mind, such as, an idea, image, etc.

pensamiento

pensamiento

Ex: Random thoughts often pop into my head while I'm walking. 

Pensamientos aleatorios a menudo aparecen en mi cabeza mientras camino.

thoughtful
thoughtful
[Adjetivo]

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

pensativo

pensativo

Ex: The elderly man was known for his thoughtful moments on the porch, reminiscing about his youth. 

El anciano era conocido por sus momentos reflexivos en el porche, recordando su juventud.

to create
to create
[Verbo]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

crear

crear

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease. 

Los científicos crearon una vacuna innovadora para la enfermedad.

creative
creative
[Adjetivo]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

creativo

creativo

Ex: I met a creative artist, turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures. 

Conocí a un artista creativo, que convierte objetos cotidianos en hermosas esculturas.

to decide
to decide
[Verbo]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

decidir

decidir

Ex: Have they decided on a date for the meeting? 

¿Han decidido una fecha para la reunión?

decisive
decisive
[Adjetivo]

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

decisivo, determinante

decisivo, determinante

Ex: The decisive vote swung the outcome of the election in favor of the incumbent. 

El voto decisivo inclinó el resultado de la elección a favor del titular.

to imagine
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book. 

A ella le gusta imaginar que viaja a destinos exóticos mientras lee un libro.

imaginative
imaginative
[Adjetivo]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginativo, creativo

imaginativo, creativo

Ex: The artist's imaginative paintings depicted surreal landscapes and dreamlike scenes. 

Las pinturas imaginativas del artista representaban paisajes surrealistas y escenas oníricas.

to invent
to invent
[Verbo]

to make or design something that did not exist before

inventar

inventar

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks. 

El inventor pasó años trabajando para inventar un dispositivo que pudiera automatizar las tareas domésticas comunes.

inventive
inventive
[Adjetivo]

(of an idea, method, etc.) unique, creative, and appealing due to its originality and novelty

inventivo

inventivo

Ex: The team developed an inventive method to reduce energy consumption. 

El equipo desarrolló un método inventivo para reducir el consumo de energía.

to organize

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

organizar

organizar

Ex: He organizes the schedule for the team meetings. 

Él organiza el horario para las reuniones del equipo.

organized
organized
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

organizado

organizado

Ex: He became more organized after learning how to use a planner. 

Se volvió más organizado después de aprender a usar una agenda.

to respond
to respond
[Verbo]

to answer a question in spoken or written form

responder

responder

Ex: Yesterday, he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor. 

Ayer, él respondió rápidamente al mensaje urgente de su supervisor.

responsive
responsive
[Adjetivo]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

reactivo, responsivo

reactivo, responsivo

Ex: The new manager proved to be responsive to the team's suggestions, implementing changes to enhance productivity. 

El nuevo gerente demostró ser receptivo a las sugerencias del equipo, implementando cambios para mejorar la productividad.

to socialize

to interact and spend time with people

alternar

alternar

Ex: Friends frequently socialize at cafes or restaurants to catch up and enjoy each other's company. 

Los amigos socializan con frecuencia en cafés o restaurantes para ponerse al día y disfrutar de la compañía mutua.

sociable
sociable
[Adjetivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable

sociable

Ex: As a very sociable person, John never had trouble meeting new people when traveling alone due to his friendly nature. 

Como una persona muy sociable, John nunca tuvo problemas para conocer gente nueva cuando viajaba solo debido a su naturaleza amigable.

personality
personality
[Sustantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties. 

Su personalidad extrovertida lo hace popular en las fiestas.

ambition
ambition
[Sustantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambición

ambición

Ex: His ambition to see the Northern Lights kept him dreaming for years. 

Su ambición por ver la aurora boreal lo mantuvo soñando durante años.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjetivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambicioso

ambicioso

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student, always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities. 

María es una estudiante ambiciosa, que siempre aspira a las mejores calificaciones y participa en numerosas actividades extracurriculares.

cautious
cautious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

cauteloso, prudente

cauteloso, prudente

Ex: The company took a cautious approach to expansion, thoroughly researching each potential market. 

La empresa adoptó un enfoque cauteloso para la expansión, investigando minuciosamente cada mercado potencial.

caution
caution
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being careful and attentive to possible danger or risk

precaución, cautela

precaución, cautela

Ex: Caution is important when handling sharp tools. 

La precaución es importante al manipular herramientas afiladas.

curiosity
curiosity
[Sustantivo]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: She couldn't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her. 

No pudo resistir la curiosidad de abrir la misteriosa caja que su amigo le había dado.

curious
curious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning. 

El estudiante curioso sobresale en la escuela debido a su genuino interés por aprender.

conscience
conscience
[Sustantivo]

an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

conciencia

conciencia

Ex: The feeling of guilt weighed heavily on his conscience after he lied. 

El sentimiento de culpa pesaba mucho en su conciencia después de que mintiera.

conscientious
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: Her conscientious approach to health and wellness inspired others to be more mindful. 

Su enfoque consciente de la salud y el bienestar inspiró a otros a ser más conscientes.

impulse
impulse
[Sustantivo]

a sudden strong urge or desire to do something, often without thinking or planning beforehand

impulso, deseo repentino

impulso, deseo repentino

Ex: The sudden impulse to travel led them to book a last-minute flight. 

El impulso repentino de viajar los llevó a reservar un vuelo de último momento.

impulsive
impulsive
[Adjetivo]

acting on sudden desires or feelings without thinking about the consequences beforehand

impulsivo, irreflexivo

impulsivo, irreflexivo

Ex: The impulsive decision to quit his job without a backup plan left Mark in a difficult financial situation. 

La decisión impulsiva de renunciar a su trabajo sin un plan de respaldo dejó a Mark en una situación financiera difícil.

logic
logic
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that deals with the ways of thinking, explaining, and reasoning

lógica

lógica

Ex: Some debate topics require a strong foundation in logic to ensure the arguments presented are coherent and valid. 

Algunos temas de debate requieren una base sólida en lógica para garantizar que los argumentos presentados sean coherentes y válidos.

reality
reality
[Sustantivo]

the true state of the world and the true nature of things, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

realidad

realidad

Ex: The documentary aims to explore the reality of climate change. 

El documental tiene como objetivo explorar la realidad del cambio climático.

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.

sympathy
sympathy
[Sustantivo]

feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering

solidaridad, apoyo

solidaridad, apoyo

Ex: The community showed sympathy by organizing a fundraiser for the family affected by the fire. 

La comunidad mostró simpatía organizando una recaudación de fondos para la familia afectada por el incendio.

sympathetic
sympathetic
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions

simpático

simpático

Ex: The doctor explained how the sympathetic response prepares the body for danger. 

El médico explicó cómo la respuesta simpática prepara al cuerpo para el peligro.

to support
to support
[Verbo]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: The government launched new programs to support small businesses during the economic downturn. 

El gobierno lanzó nuevos programas para apoyar a las pequeñas empresas durante la crisis económica.

supportive
supportive
[Adjetivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

de apoyo, comprensivo

de apoyo, comprensivo

Ex: The manager was known for creating a supportive work environment where employees felt valued and empowered to succeed. 

El gerente era conocido por crear un ambiente de trabajo de apoyo donde los empleados se sentían valorados y empoderados para triunfar.

to talk
to talk
[Verbo]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

hablar

hablar

Ex: Let's talk about your thoughts on the upcoming project. 

Hablemos de tus ideas sobre el próximo proyecto.

talkative
talkative
[Adjetivo]

extremely willing to chat and have verbal communication with others

sociable

sociable

Ex: He became talkative after a cup of coffee. 

Se volvió hablador después de una taza de café.

actor
actor
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actor

actor

Ex: The actor's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance. 

La capacidad del actor para conectar con la audiencia a nivel emocional crea una actuación memorable.

architect
architect
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

arquitecto

arquitecto

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval. 

El arquitecto presentó los planos para el nuevo centro comunitario al concejo municipal para su aprobación.

executive
executive
[Sustantivo]

a person in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

ejecutivo, directivo

ejecutivo, directivo

Ex: A successful A successful executive must have strong leadership skills.executive must have strong leadership skills. 

Un ejecutivo exitoso debe tener fuertes habilidades de liderazgo.

novelist
novelist
[Sustantivo]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

novelista

novelista

Ex: Many aspiring novelists attend writing workshops to refine their craft and gain feedback on their work. 

Muchos aspirantes a novelistas asisten a talleres de escritura para refinar su arte y recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo.

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