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El libro Interchange - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 15

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 15 del libro de curso Interchange Pre-Intermediate, como "declive", "educadamente", "reacción", etc.

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later
[Adverbio]

at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when

más tarde

más tarde

Ex: She plans to travel to Europe later, once her schedule clears up .Ella planea viajar a Europa **más tarde**, una vez que su horario se despeje.
to decline
[Verbo]

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

rechazar, declinar

rechazar, declinar

Ex: Despite her interest in the project , she had to decline the invitation to join the committee due to her already busy schedule .A pesar de su interés en el proyecto, tuvo que **rechazar** la invitación para unirse al comité debido a su ya ocupada agenda.
invitation
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

invitación

invitación

Ex: The invitation included the date , time , and venue of the event .La **invitación** incluía la fecha, la hora y el lugar del evento.
politely
[Adverbio]

in a courteous or respectful manner

cortésmente, amablemente

cortésmente, amablemente

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to express their opinions politely during the class discussion .
to follow
[Verbo]

to move or travel behind someone or something

seguir

seguir

Ex: The procession moved slowly , and the crowd respectfully followed behind .La procesión avanzaba lentamente, y la multitud **seguía** respetuosamente detrás.
advice
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

consejo

consejo

Ex: I appreciate your advice on how to approach the interview confidently .

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

disculparse, pedir perdón

disculparse, pedir perdón

Ex: After the disagreement , she took the initiative to apologize and mend the relationship .Después del desacuerdo, ella tomó la iniciativa de **disculparse** y reparar la relación.
to explain
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

explicar

explicar

Ex: They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .Ellos **explicaron** el proceso de hacer un avión de papel paso a paso.
to accept
[Verbo]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

aceptar, consentir

aceptar, consentir

Ex: They accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .Ellos **aceptaron** la oferta de quedarse en la casa de playa durante el fin de semana.
already
[Adverbio]

before the present or specified time

ya

ya

Ex: He has already read that book twice .Él ya ha leído ese libro dos veces.
busy
[Adjetivo]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .El organizador de eventos se volvió excepcionalmente **ocupado** coordinando la logística y asegurándose de que todo funcionara sin problemas.
to offer
[Verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .Generosamente **ofreció** su tiempo y experiencia para asesorar a emprendedores aspirantes.

to attempt to achieve something, particularly a difficult goal

aspirar

aspirar

Ex: The startup is shooting for a significant increase in market share this year .La startup está **apuntando a** un aumento significativo en la cuota de mercado este año.
free
[Adjetivo]

not occupied or in use, and therefore available for someone to use

libre, disponible

libre, disponible

Ex: The free slots on the calendar were quickly filled by other appointments .Los espacios **libres** en el calendario fueron rápidamente ocupados por otras citas.
rain check
[Sustantivo]

refusal or cancellation of an invitation, offer, or plan with intention of accepting it or doing it at another time instead

pospuesto, aplazamiento

pospuesto, aplazamiento

Ex: I apologize , but I 'll need to give you a rain check on helping out with the event tomorrow .Me disculpo, pero tendré que darte un **cheque diferido** para ayudarte con el evento mañana.
exhibit
[Sustantivo]

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

exposición

exposición

Ex: The zoo 's newest exhibit showcases endangered species and highlights conservation efforts to protect their habitats .La nueva **exhibición** del zoológico muestra especies en peligro de extinción y destaca los esfuerzos de conservación para proteger sus hábitats.
afterward
[Adverbio]

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

después, más tarde, luego

después, más tarde, luego

Ex: She did n't plan to attend the workshop , but afterward, she realized how valuable it was .Ella no planeaba asistir al taller, pero **después**, se dio cuenta de lo valioso que era.
to request
[Verbo]

to ask for something politely or formally

pedir, solicitar

pedir, solicitar

Ex: The doctor requested that the patient follow a strict diet and exercise regimen .El médico **solicitó** que el paciente siguiera una dieta estricta y un régimen de ejercicio.
formal
[Adjetivo]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

formal

formal

Ex: The students had to follow a formal process to apply for a scholarship .Los estudiantes tuvieron que seguir un proceso **formal** para solicitar una beca.
informal
[Adjetivo]

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

informal

informal

Ex: The staff had an informal celebration to mark the end of the project .El personal tuvo una celebración **informal** para marcar el final del proyecto.
to tell
[Verbo]

to use words and give someone information

contar

contar

Ex: Can you tell me about your vacation ?¿Puedes **contarme** sobre tus vacaciones?
could
[Verbo]

used as the past tense of ‘can’

[pretérito imperfecto del verbo poder]

[pretérito imperfecto del verbo poder]

Ex: He could solve complex math problems effortlessly in his youth .Él **podía** resolver problemas de matemáticas complejas sin esfuerzo en su juventud.
would
[Verbo]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

[verbo modal]

[verbo modal]

Ex: I would be happy to assist you with your project if you need any support .**Estaría** encantado de ayudarte con tu proyecto si necesitas algún apoyo.
to ask
[Verbo]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

preguntar

preguntar

Ex: The detective asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .El detective **preguntó** al sospechoso dónde estaba la noche del crimen.
to miss
[Verbo]

to not go to or be present at an event or activity

perder, faltar

perder, faltar

Ex: I missed the dinner with friends because I was n’t feeling well .**Perdí** la cena con amigos porque no me sentía bien.
to repair
[Verbo]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

arreglar

arreglar

Ex: The workshop can repair the broken furniture .El taller puede **reparar** los muebles rotos.
receptionist
[Sustantivo]

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

recepcionista

recepcionista

Ex: You should ask the receptionist for directions to the conference room .Deberías pedirle al **recepcionista** indicaciones para llegar a la sala de conferencias.
instead
[Adverbio]

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

en lugar de eso, en vez de eso, en cambio

en lugar de eso, en vez de eso, en cambio

Ex: She decided to take the bus instead.Ella decidió tomar el autobús **en su lugar**.
to arrange
[Verbo]

to organize items in a specific order to make them more convenient, accessible, or understandable

ordenar

ordenar

Ex: The keys on the keyboard were arranged differently to make typing faster .Las teclas del teclado estaban **dispuestas** de manera diferente para hacer que la escritura fuera más rápida.
embarrassing
[Adjetivo]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

embarazoso

embarazoso

Ex: His embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .Su comportamiento **vergonzoso** en la mesa hizo que los invitados se sintieran incómodos.
alone
[Adverbio]

without anyone else

solo

solo

Ex: I traveled alone to Europe last summer .
selection
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable

selección

selección

accident
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accidente

accidente

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .A pesar de tomar precauciones, los **accidentes** aún pueden ocurrir en el lugar de trabajo.
trouble
[Sustantivo]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: The company faced legal trouble after it was discovered they had violated several regulations .La empresa enfrentó **problemas** legales después de que se descubrió que habían violado varias regulaciones.
security camera
[Sustantivo]

a device that watches and records what is happening in an area to help keep it safe

cámara de seguridad,sistema de vigilancia, device for video surveillance

cámara de seguridad,sistema de vigilancia, device for video surveillance

Ex: The homeowner reviewed the footage from the security camera after noticing the gate was left open .
fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: She wore a fancy dress to the party, drawing attention.Ella llevaba un vestido **elegante** a la fiesta, llamando la atención.
to capture
[Verbo]

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

capturar

capturar

Ex: Last year , the researchers captured a specimen of a rare butterfly species .El año pasado, los investigadores **capturaron** un espécimen de una especie de mariposa rara.
pool
[Sustantivo]

a container of water that people can swim in

piscina, alberca

piscina, alberca

Ex: The Olympic-sized pool at the sports complex is used for competitive swimming events and training sessions by professional athletes .La **piscina** olímpica del complejo deportivo se utiliza para eventos de natación competitiva y sesiones de entrenamiento de atletas profesionales.
lobby
[Sustantivo]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

Ex: The hotel 's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers .El gran **vestíbulo** del hotel estaba adornado con suelos de mármol y candelabros.
adventure
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventura

aventura

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.Planearon un viaje de campamento en la naturaleza, deseando la libertad y la emoción de la **aventura** al aire libre.
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Hay asientos designados para pasajeros mayores y embarazadas en el **metro**.
smartphone
[Sustantivo]

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone, teléfono inteligente

smartphone, teléfono inteligente

Ex: He could n't imagine a day without using his smartphone for work and leisure .No podía imaginar un día sin usar su **smartphone** para el trabajo y el ocio.
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .La montaña rusa se sacudió hacia adelante, con gritos de **emoción** que resonaban por el parque mientras los pasajeros se lanzaban por la primera caída.
below
[Adverbio]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

abajo

abajo

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.Un sonido resonó **debajo** de las tablas del piso.
lamppost
[Sustantivo]

a tall pole designed to hold one or more electric lamps in order to provide light on a street or road

farola, poste de luz

farola, poste de luz

Ex: She leaned against the lamppost while waiting for her friend.Se apoyó contra la **farola** mientras esperaba a su amigo.
padding
[Sustantivo]

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

acolchado, relleno

acolchado, relleno

Ex: His sports gear has thick padding to prevent injuries .Su equipo deportivo tiene un **acolchado** grueso para prevenir lesiones.
demolition
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure

demolición, derribo

demolición, derribo

Ex: Demolition requires careful planning to avoid damaging nearby structures .La **demolición** requiere una planificación cuidadosa para evitar dañar las estructuras cercanas.
company
[Sustantivo]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

empresa, compañía

empresa, compañía

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown .La oficina principal de la **empresa** está ubicada en el centro de la ciudad.
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: As a child , he used to imagine being a superhero and saving the day .De niño, solía **imaginar** ser un superhéroe y salvar el día.
owner
[Sustantivo]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

dueño, propietario

dueño, propietario

Ex: The software owner is responsible for maintaining and updating the application .El **propietario** del software es responsable de mantener y actualizar la aplicación.
reaction
[Sustantivo]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

reacción

reacción

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers .El final inesperado de la película provocó fuertes **reacciones** en los espectadores.
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