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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
later
[Adverbio]

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

más tarde

más tarde

Ex: They decided to start their trip later in the morning. 

Decidieron comenzar su viaje más tarde por la mañana.

to decline
to decline
[Verbo]

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

rechazar, declinar

rechazar, declinar

Ex: He politely declined the invitation to attend the conference, explaining that he had prior commitments. 

Amablemente declinó la invitación para asistir a la conferencia, explicando que tenía compromisos previos.

invitation
invitation
[Sustantivo]

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

invitación

invitación

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job. 

Estaba emocionado de recibir una invitación para una entrevista para el trabajo de sus sueños.

politely
politely
[Adverbio]

in a courteous or respectful manner

cortésmente, amablemente

cortésmente, amablemente

Ex: Despite the disagreement, they discussed the issue politely and with mutual respect. 

A pesar del desacuerdo, discutieron el tema cortésmente y con respeto mutuo.

to follow
to follow
[Verbo]

to move or travel behind someone or something

seguir

seguir

Ex: The children giggled as they followed the leader in a game of "Simon says." 

Los niños se rieron mientras seguían al líder en un juego de "Simón dice".

advice
advice
[Sustantivo]

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

consejo

consejo

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn. 

Su consejo sobre invertir sabiamente resultó invaluable durante la recesión económica.

to apologize

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

disculparse, pedir perdón

disculparse, pedir perdón

Ex: In a professional setting, it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility. 

En un entorno profesional, es común disculparse por cualquier error y asumir la responsabilidad.

to explain
to explain
[Verbo]

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

explicar

explicar

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step. 

El video explica cómo usar el nuevo software paso a paso.

to accept
to accept
[Verbo]

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

aceptar, consentir

aceptar, consentir

Ex: I accepted the task, despite knowing it would be difficult. 

Acepté la tarea, a pesar de saber que sería difícil.

already
already
[Adverbio]

before the present or specified time

ya

ya

Ex: I already knew the answer before he explained it. 

Ya sabía la respuesta antes de que él la explicara.

busy
busy
[Adjetivo]

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

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: In the bustling city, people are constantly busy with work, errands, and social commitments. 

En la bulliciosa ciudad, la gente está constantemente ocupada con el trabajo, los recados y los compromisos sociales.

to offer
to offer
[Verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work. 
to shoot for

to attempt to achieve something, particularly a difficult goal

aspirar

aspirar

Ex: He’s shooting for a promotion by working on several high-profile projects. 

Él apunta a un ascenso trabajando en varios proyectos de alto perfil.

free
free
[Adjetivo]

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

libre, disponible

libre, disponible

Ex: The library has several free study rooms that can be reserved in advance. 

La biblioteca tiene varias salas de estudio gratuitas que se pueden reservar con antelación.

rain check
rain check
[Sustantivo]

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

lo dejamos para otra vez, para otro día

lo dejamos para otra vez, para otro día

Ex: Let's take a rain check on the movie and go next weekend instead. 

Dejemos la película para otro día y vayamos el próximo fin de semana.

exhibit
exhibit
[Sustantivo]

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

exposición

exposición

Ex: The artist's exhibit at the gallery received rave reviews from critics and art enthusiasts alike. 

La exhibición del artista en la galería recibió críticas entusiastas de críticos y entusiastas del arte por igual.

afterward
afterward
[Adverbio]

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

después, más tarde, luego

después, más tarde, luego

Ex: Afterward, the storm subsided, leaving behind a tranquil evening. 

Después, la tormenta amainó, dejando atrás una tarde tranquila.

to request
to request
[Verbo]

to ask for something politely or formally

pedir, solicitar

pedir, solicitar

Ex: Please request permission from the supervisor before making any changes to the schedule. 

Por favor, solicite permiso al supervisor antes de realizar cualquier cambio en el horario.

formal
formal
[Adjetivo]

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

formal

formal

Ex: The conference had a formal atmosphere with everyone dressed in suits. 

La conferencia tenía un ambiente formal con todos vestidos con trajes.

informal
informal
[Adjetivo]

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

informal

informal

Ex: The music festival had an informal atmosphere where everyone could relax. 

El festival de música tenía un ambiente informal donde todos podían relajarse.

to tell
to tell
[Verbo]

to use words and give someone information

contar

contar

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town. 

Ella contó a su amiga sobre el nuevo restaurante en la ciudad.

could
could
[Verbo]

used as the past tense of ‘can’

[pretérito imperfecto del verbo poder]

[pretérito imperfecto del verbo poder]

Ex: Before the accident, he could lift heavy weights easily. 

Antes del accidente, él podía levantar pesos pesados fácilmente.

would
would
[Verbo]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

[verbo modal]

[verbo modal]

Ex: Would you mind passing the salt, please? 

¿Te importaría pasarme la sal, por favor?

to ask
to ask
[Verbo]

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

preguntar

preguntar

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move. 

Deberíamos preguntar a nuestros vecinos si necesitan ayuda durante la mudanza.

to miss
to miss
[Verbo]

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

perder, faltar

perder, faltar

Ex: He missed the birthday party because of work commitments. 

Él perdió la fiesta de cumpleaños debido a compromisos laborales.

to repair
to repair
[Verbo]

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

arreglar

arreglar

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle. 

Ella aprendió a reparar el neumático pinchado de su bicicleta.

receptionist
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: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets' names. 

El recepcionista de la clínica veterinaria conoce los nombres de todas las mascotas.

instead
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: I didn’t have any milk for my coffee, so I used cream instead. 

No tenía leche para mi café, así que usé crema en su lugar.

to arrange
to arrange
[Verbo]

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

ordenar

ordenar

Ex: She is currently arranging flowers in a vase for the centerpiece. 

Ella está actualmente organizando flores en un jarrón para el centro de mesa.

embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjetivo]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

embarazoso

embarazoso

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing. 

Enviar accidentalmente un mensaje privado a la persona equivocada siempre es vergonzoso.

alone
alone
[Adverbio]

without anyone else

solo

solo

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone. 

No soy lo suficientemente valiente para ir de camping solo.

selection
selection
[Sustantivo]

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

selección

selección

accident
accident
[Sustantivo]

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

accidente

accidente

Ex: The factory made rules to stop accidents and keep workers safe. 

La fábrica estableció reglas para evitar accidentes y mantener a los trabajadores seguros.

trouble
trouble
[Sustantivo]

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

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: She knew she was in trouble when she saw the stern look on her teacher's face. 

Ella supo que estaba en problemas cuando vio la mirada severa en el rostro de su maestra.

security camera
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: Many people feel safer knowing there are security cameras monitoring public areas. 

Muchas personas se sienten más seguras sabiendo que hay cámaras de seguridad vigilando las áreas públicas.

fancy
fancy
[Adjetivo]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

lujoso

lujoso

Ex: The hotel lobby was adorned with fancy chandeliers and marble floors. 

El vestíbulo del hotel estaba adornado con elegantes candelabros y suelos de mármol.

to capture
to capture
[Verbo]

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

capturar

capturar

Ex: The soldiers are capturing enemy combatants during the mission. 

Los soldados están capturando a los combatientes enemigos durante la misión.

pool
pool
[Sustantivo]

a container of water that people can swim in

piscina, alberca

piscina, alberca

Ex: The hotel boasts a luxurious outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, providing guests with a tranquil oasis to unwind. 

El hotel cuenta con un piscina exterior de lujo rodeada de exuberantes jardines tropicales, que ofrece a los huéspedes un oasis tranquilo para relajarse.

lobby
lobby
[Sustantivo]

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

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

Ex: She sat in the lobby, sipping her coffee and watching people come and go. 

Ella se sentó en el vestíbulo, bebiendo su café y observando a la gente entrar y salir.

adventure
adventure
[Sustantivo]

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

aventura

aventura

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery, a true adventure. 

Su caminata en solitario por el desierto fue una prueba de resistencia y autodescubrimiento, una verdadera aventura.

subway
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: The subway map helped me navigate the different lines. 

El mapa del metro me ayudó a navegar por las diferentes líneas.

smartphone
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: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city. 

Usaron sus teléfonos inteligentes para navegar por la ciudad desconocida.

excitement
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: Despite the rainy weather, Tom's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished. 

A pesar del clima lluvioso, la emoción de Tom por sus próximas vacaciones en la playa no disminuyó.

below
below
[Adverbio]

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

abajo

abajo

Ex: The basement stretches below the ground floor. 

El sótano se extiende debajo de la planta baja.

lamppost
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: The park was lit by several lampposts along the path. 

El parque estaba iluminado por varios farolas a lo largo del camino.

padding
padding
[Sustantivo]

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

acolchado, relleno

acolchado, relleno

Ex: The helmet's padding helps absorb impact during falls. 

El acolchado del casco ayuda a absorber el impacto durante las caídas.

demolition
demolition
[Sustantivo]

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

demolición, derribo

demolición, derribo

Ex: The demolition of the bridge was necessary for new construction. 

La demolición del puente fue necesaria para la nueva construcción.

company
company
[Sustantivo]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

empresa, compañía

empresa, compañía

Ex: The car company introduced several new models this year. 

La compañía de automóviles presentó varios modelos nuevos este año.

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.

owner
owner
[Sustantivo]

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

dueño, propietario

dueño, propietario

Ex: The city council met with the property owner to discuss redevelopment plans. 

El ayuntamiento se reunió con el propietario de la propiedad para discutir los planes de reurbanización.

reaction
reaction
[Sustantivo]

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

reacción

reacción

Ex: His reaction to criticism was to reflect on how he could improve. 

Su reacción ante las críticas fue reflexionar sobre cómo podría mejorar.

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