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El libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unidad 15

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 15 del libro de curso Interchange Intermediate, como "negar", "insensible", "matrícula", etc.

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honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Incluso en situaciones difíciles, ella se mantuvo **honesta** y transparente, negándose a comprometer sus principios.
security
[Sustantivo]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

seguridad, estabilidad

seguridad, estabilidad

Ex: National security measures were increased in response to the recent threats.Las medidas de **seguridad** nacional se incrementaron en respuesta a las amenazas recientes.
convenience
[Sustantivo]

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

conveniencia, comodidad

conveniencia, comodidad

Ex: For your convenience, the store offers self-checkout stations .Para su **conveniencia**, la tienda ofrece estaciones de autopago.
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.
counter
[Sustantivo]

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

mostrador

mostrador

Ex: He leaned on the counter while waiting for his coffee .Se apoyó en el **mostrador** mientras esperaba su café.
to unlock
[Verbo]

to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock or seal, allowing access to something that was secured

desbloquear, abrir

desbloquear, abrir

Ex: He unlocked the chest to retrieve his belongings .Él **desbloqueó** el cofre para recuperar sus pertenencias.
homeless
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

sin hogar, sin techo

sin hogar, sin techo

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.Habló sobre los desafíos que enfrentan los **sin hogar**.
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

campaña

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .La **campaña** de vacunación fue exitosa en llegar a las poblaciones vulnerables y prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.
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.
imaginary
[Adjetivo]

not real and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality

imaginario

imaginario

Ex: The conspiracy theory was built upon imaginary connections and speculations , lacking any factual basis .La teoría de la conspiración se construyó sobre conexiones **imaginarias** y especulaciones, careciendo de cualquier base factual.
if
[Conjunción]

used to say that something happening, existing, etc. depends on another thing happening, existing, etc.

si

si

Ex: We can go to the park if the weather is nice .Podemos ir al parque **si** el clima es agradable.
would
[Verbo]

used to express a tendency or desire

[vebro en condicional simple]

[vebro en condicional simple]

could
[Verbo]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

[verbo condicional de poder]

[verbo condicional de poder]

might
[Verbo]

used to express a possibility

es posible que, puede que

es posible que, puede que

Ex: They might offer discounts during the holiday season .Ellos **podrían** ofrecer descuentos durante la temporada navideña.
opposite
[Adjetivo]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

de enfrente

de enfrente

Ex: We waited at the opposite platform for the next train .Esperamos en el andén **opuesto** para el próximo tren.
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.
to refuse
[Verbo]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

rehusar

rehusar

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment .Tuvo que **rechazar** la invitación debido a un compromiso previo.
to admit
[Verbo]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

admitir, confesar

admitir, confesar

Ex: The employee has admitted to violating the company 's policies .El empleado ha **admitido** violar las políticas de la empresa.
to deny
[Verbo]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

negar

negar

Ex: She had to deny any involvement in the incident to protect her reputation .Ella tuvo que **negar** cualquier participación en el incidente para proteger su reputación.
to agree
[Verbo]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

estar de acuerdo, concordar

estar de acuerdo, concordar

Ex: We both agree that this is the best restaurant in town .Ambos **estamos de acuerdo** en que este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.

to hold or give a different opinion about something

estar en desacuerdo con

estar en desacuerdo con

Ex: He disagreed with the decision but chose to remain silent.**No estuvo de acuerdo** con la decisión pero eligió permanecer en silencio.
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .A pesar de la lluvia, **disfrutaron** del concierto al aire libre.
to dislike
[Verbo]

to not like a person or thing

no gustar

no gustar

Ex: We strongly dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .Nos desagradan mucho las personas maleducadas; son irrespetuosas.
to marry
[Verbo]

to become someone's husband or wife

casarse

casarse

Ex: They plan to marry next summer in a beach ceremony .Planean **casarse** el próximo verano en una ceremonia en la playa.
to divorce
[Verbo]

to legally end a marriage

divorciarse de

divorciarse de

Ex: The high-profile couple divorced after a long legal battle .La pareja de alto perfil se **divorció** después de una larga batalla legal.
to find
[Verbo]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: We found the book we were looking for on the top shelf.Encontramos el libro que buscábamos en el estante superior.
to lose
[Verbo]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder

perder

Ex: If you do n't take precautions , you might lose your belongings in a crowded place .Si no tomas precauciones, podrías **perder** tus pertenencias en un lugar concurrido.

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

recordar, acordarse de

recordar, acordarse de

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .Nos **recordamos** con cariño nuestros recuerdos de la infancia.
to forget
[Verbo]

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

olvidar

olvidar

Ex: He will never forget the kindness you showed him .Él nunca **olvidará** la amabilidad que le mostraste.
to save
[Verbo]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

salvar, conservar

salvar, conservar

Ex: The scientist 's discovery may save countless lives in the future .El descubrimiento del científico podría **salvar** innumerables vidas en el futuro.
to spend
[Verbo]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

gastar

gastar

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .A ella no le gusta **gastar** dinero en cosas que no necesita.
to lend
[Verbo]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

prestar, dejar

prestar, dejar

Ex: He agreed to lend his car to his friend for the weekend .Él accedió a **prestar** su coche a su amigo para el fin de semana.
to borrow
[Verbo]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

pedir prestado

pedir prestado

Ex: Instead of buying a lawnmower , he chose to borrow one from his neighbor for the weekend .En lugar de comprar una cortadora de césped, eligió **pedir prestada** una a su vecino para el fin de semana.
mistake
[Sustantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

error

error

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Una cultura que fomenta la asunción de riesgos y el aprendizaje de los **errores** promueve la innovación y la creatividad.
to scratch
[Verbo]

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

arañar, rayar

arañar, rayar

Ex: Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it with a rough cloth .Ten cuidado de no **rayar** el vidrio al limpiarlo con un paño áspero.
upset
[Adjetivo]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

molesto, triste

molesto, triste

Ex: Upset by the criticism, she decided to take a break from social media.**Molesta** por las críticas, decidió tomar un descanso de las redes sociales.
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.
to damage
[Verbo]

to physically harm something

dañar

dañar

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .El trabajo de construcción se detuvo para evitar **dañar** accidentalmente las tuberías subterráneas.
terrible
[Adjetivo]

extremely bad or unpleasant

terrible

terrible

Ex: He felt terrible about forgetting his friend 's birthday and wanted to make it up to them .

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.
sunscreen
[Sustantivo]

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

protector solar, filtro solar

protector solar, filtro solar

Ex: It is important to reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors.Es importante volver a aplicar el **protector solar** cada dos horas cuando estás al aire libre.
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 .
tuition
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

matrícula

matrícula

to accuse
[Verbo]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

acusar

acusar

Ex: The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands .Los manifestantes **acusaron** al gobierno de ignorar sus demandas.
selfish
[Adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .El político **egoísta** priorizó su propia agenda sobre las necesidades de sus electores.
unsympathetic
[Adjetivo]

feeling or displaying no compassion

poco comprensivo

poco comprensivo

Ex: It ’s hard to work with someone who is so unsympathetic.Es difícil trabajar con alguien que es tan **poco comprensivo**.
insensitive
[Adjetivo]

not caring about other people's feelings

insensible, indiferente

insensible, indiferente

Ex: Her insensitive actions toward her friend strained their relationship .Sus acciones **insensibles** hacia su amigo tensaron su relación.
slim
[Adjetivo]

thin in an attractive way

delgado

delgado

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .La modelo **delgada** caminó con confianza en la pasarela.
diet
[Sustantivo]

a set of food that is eaten to keep healthy, thin, etc.

dieta

dieta

Ex: The Mediterranean diet is known for its heart health benefits .La **dieta** mediterránea es conocida por sus beneficios para la salud del corazón.

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

recomendar

recomendar

Ex: The music streaming service recommended a personalized playlist featuring artists and genres I enjoy .El servicio de transmisión de música **recomendó** una lista de reproducción personalizada con artistas y géneros que disfruto.
carbohydrate
[Sustantivo]

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

carbohidrato

carbohidrato

Ex: Carbohydrates are essential for brain function and overall energy levels throughout the day .Los **carbohidratos** son esenciales para la función cerebral y los niveles de energía generales durante todo el día.
strict
[Adjetivo]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

estricto

estricto

Ex: The library has a strict policy against overdue books , imposing fines for late returns .La biblioteca tiene una política **estricta** contra los libros vencidos, imponiendo multas por devoluciones tardías.
gram
[Sustantivo]

a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

gramo

gramo

Ex: She measured out 75 grams of flour for the cake .Ella midió 75 **gramos** de harina para el pastel.
independent
[Adjetivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

independiente

independiente

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .El pensador **independiente** desafía la sabiduría convencional y forja su propio camino en la vida.
cathedral
[Sustantivo]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

catedral

catedral

Ex: During the holiday season , the cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .Durante la temporada navideña, la **catedral** está bellamente decorada con luces y adornos festivos.
degree
[Sustantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

título

título

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Para ingresar al campo médico, primero debes obtener un **título** médico.
possibility
[Sustantivo]

possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

posibilidad

posibilidad

server
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

camarero, mesero

camarero, mesero

Ex: We gave the server a good tip after dinner .
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