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El libro Face2face - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 8 - 8C

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - 8C en el libro de curso Face2Face Upper-Intermediate, como "dilema", "acostumbrado", "perseguir", etc.

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Empezar a aprender
Face2face - Upper-intermediate
to find out

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

enterarse de

enterarse de

Ex: We will find out the results of the test after it's graded. 

Vamos a averiguar los resultados de la prueba después de que sea calificada.

to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

Ex: Despite a busy schedule, he manages to work out regularly to maintain his fitness levels. 

A pesar de una agenda ocupada, logra entrenar regularmente para mantener sus niveles de condición física.

exact
exact
[Adjetivo]

completely accurate in every detail

exacto

exacto

Ex: The exact time of the meeting was specified in the email invitation. 

La hora exacta de la reunión se especificó en la invitación por correo electrónico.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjetivo]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

obvio, facíl

obvio, facíl

Ex: The process for renewing your driver's license is straightforward; you just need to fill out a form and pay a fee. 

El proceso para renovar tu licencia de conducir es sencillo; solo necesitas llenar un formulario y pagar una tarifa.

complicated
complicated
[Adjetivo]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

complicado, difícil

complicado, difícil

Ex: The algorithm used in the program was complicated, with multiple nested functions. 

El algoritmo utilizado en el programa era complicado, con múltiples funciones anidadas.

to vary
to vary
[Verbo]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variar

variar

Ex: The teacher varies the classroom activities to accommodate different learning styles. 

El profesor varía las actividades del aula para adaptarse a los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje.

dilemma
dilemma
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

dilema

Ex: The politician's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run. 

El dilema del político era si apoyar la nueva política que era popular pero potencialmente dañina a largo plazo.

generally
generally
[Adverbio]

in a way that is true in most cases

generalmente

generalmente

Ex: She's generally punctual, though today she's late. 

Ella es generalmente puntual, aunque hoy está tarde.

precise
precise
[Adjetivo]

in accordance with truth

preciso

preciso

Ex: A precise account of the historical events is vital for understanding the significance of the era. 

Un relato preciso de los eventos históricos es vital para comprender la importancia de la era.

just
just
[Adverbio]

no more or no other than what is stated

solo

solo

Ex: She wanted just a small piece of cake. 

Ella quería solo un pequeño trozo de pastel.

problem
problem
[Sustantivo]

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

problema

problema

Ex: John needs help from a mechanic to fix the engine problem in his motorcycle. 

John necesita la ayuda de un mecánico para arreglar el problema del motor de su motocicleta.

to figure out

to find the answer to a question or problem

entender

entender

Ex: It took some time, but he was able to figure out how to operate the new software. 

Tomó algún tiempo, pero pudo descubrir cómo operar el nuevo software.

appropriate
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party. 

Llevar un regalo es apropiado cuando se asiste a una fiesta.

such as
such as
[Preposición]

used to introduce examples of something mentioned

como

como

Ex: She enjoys studying subjects such as history and literature. 

A ella le gusta estudiar materias como historia y literatura.

customary
customary
[Adjetivo]

commonly practiced or accepted as a usual way of doing things

habitual, acostumbrado

habitual, acostumbrado

Ex: It is customary for the bride to wear a white dress at weddings in Western cultures. 

Es costumbre que la novia lleve un vestido blanco en las bodas de las culturas occidentales.

compulsory
compulsory
[Adjetivo]

forced to be done by law or authority

obligatorio

obligatorio

Ex: In many countries, military service is compulsory for young adults. 

En muchos países, el servicio militar es obligatorio para los jóvenes adultos.

additional
additional
[Adjetivo]

added or extra to what is already present or available

adicional, extra

adicional, extra

Ex: She provided additional examples to clarify the concept for the students. 

Ella proporcionó ejemplos adicionales para aclarar el concepto a los estudiantes.

particularly
particularly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

particularmente

particularmente

Ex: I enjoy reading, particularly mystery novels. 

Disfruto leyendo, particularmente novelas de misterio.

obligatory
obligatory
[Adjetivo]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

obligatorio

obligatorio

Ex: Attending the weekly team meetings is obligatory for all members. 

Asistir a las reuniones semanales del equipo es obligatorio para todos los miembros.

certainly
certainly
[Adverbio]

in an assured manner, leaving no room for doubt

por supuesto, sin duda

por supuesto, sin duda

Ex: I will certainly consider your suggestion for the project. 

Ciertamente consideraré tu sugerencia para el proyecto.

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 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 pursue
to pursue
[Verbo]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

perseguir

perseguir

Ex: The cat eagerly pursued the fluttering butterfly. 

El gato persiguió ansiosamente la mariposa que revoloteaba.

to chase
to chase
[Verbo]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

perseguir, seguir

perseguir, seguir

Ex: The dog excitedly chased the ball across the park. 

El perro persiguió emocionado la pelota por el parque.

definitely
definitely
[Adverbio]

in a certain way

definitivamente

definitivamente

Ex: We are definitely going on vacation next month. 

Definitivamente nos vamos de vacaciones el próximo mes.

to discover

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: The scientist discovered a new species of plant in the remote rainforest. 

El científico descubrió una nueva especie de planta en la selva tropical remota.

acceptable
acceptable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being approved

aceptable, admisible

aceptable, admisible

Ex: Their response to the complaint was acceptable, though not ideal. 

Su respuesta a la queja fue aceptable, aunque no ideal.

to observe
to observe
[Verbo]

to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

observar

observar

Ex: Right now, researchers are observing the effects of the new medication on patients. 

En este momento, los investigadores están observando los efectos del nuevo medicamento en los pacientes.

simply
simply
[Adverbio]

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

sencillamente, con sencillez

sencillamente, con sencillez

Ex: The reason is simply that the product is out of stock. 

La razón es simplemente que el producto está agotado.

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