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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "appreciate", "egotistical", "stingy", etc.

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kind
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo, clase

tipo, clase

Ex: The store sells products of various kinds, from electronics to clothing .La tienda vende productos de **diversos tipos**, desde electrónica hasta ropa.
romance
[Sustantivo]

the affectionate relationship between two partners

romance, aventura, idilio

romance, aventura, idilio

Ex: She wrote a novel about a forbidden romance that crossed cultural and social boundaries .Ella escribió una novela sobre un **romance** prohibido que cruzaba fronteras culturales y sociales.
marriage
[Sustantivo]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

matrimonio

matrimonio

Ex: They exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony to signify their marriage.Intercambiaron votos en una hermosa ceremonia para significar su **matrimonio**.
spouse
[Sustantivo]

a male or female partner in a marriage

cónyuge

cónyuge

Ex: Despite their differences , they support each other as devoted spouses.A pesar de sus diferencias, se apoyan mutuamente como **cónyuges** devotos.
partner
[Sustantivo]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

compañero romantico

compañero romantico

Ex: Susan and Tom are partners, and they have been married for five years .Susan y Tom son **compañeros**, y han estado casados durante cinco años.
steady
[Adjetivo]

regular and constant for a long period of time

estable, fijo

estable, fijo

Ex: He maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .Mantuvo un ritmo **constante** durante todo el maratón, asegurándose de no cansarse demasiado rápido.
belief
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

creencia

creencia

Ex: The team 's success was fueled by their collective belief in their ability to overcome challenges .El éxito del equipo fue impulsado por su **creencia** colectiva en su capacidad para superar los desafíos.
education
[Sustantivo]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

educación

educación

Ex: She dedicated her career to advocating for inclusive education for students with disabilities .Dedicó su carrera a abogar por una **educación** inclusiva para estudiantes con discapacidades.
background
[Sustantivo]

the details about someone’s family, experience, education, etc.

origen

origen

Ex: Understanding your students ' backgrounds can help you teach them better .Entender los **antecedentes** de tus estudiantes puede ayudarte a enseñarles mejor.
opinion
[Sustantivo]

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

opinión

opinión

Ex: They asked for her opinion on the new company policy .Le pidieron su **opinión** sobre la nueva política de la empresa.
quality
[Sustantivo]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

calidad

calidad

Ex: We need to improve the quality of our communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts .Necesitamos mejorar la **calidad** de nuestra comunicación para evitar malentendidos y conflictos.
date
[Sustantivo]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

cita romántica

cita romántica

Ex: She spent hours getting ready for her date, hoping to make a good impression .Pasó horas preparándose para su **cita**, con la esperanza de causar una buena impresión.

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

Ex: He uses sense of humor to connect with people and make them feel comfortable .
personality
[Sustantivo]

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

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .Las personas tienen diferentes **personalidades**, sin embargo, todos compartimos las mismas necesidades y deseos básicos.
trait
[Sustantivo]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

rasgo,  característica

rasgo, característica

Ex: His sense of humor was a trait that made him beloved by his friends .Su sentido del humor era un **rasgo** que lo hacía querido por sus amigos.
easygoing
[Adjetivo]

calm and not easily worried or upset

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .Su enfoque **relajado** de la vida les ayudó a navegar por las dificultades sin mucho estrés.
egotistical
[Adjetivo]

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

egocéntrico,  vanidoso

egocéntrico, vanidoso

Ex: His egotistical nature made it difficult for him to accept criticism .Su naturaleza **egocéntrica** le hacía difícil aceptar las críticas.
inflexible
[Adjetivo]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

obstinado

obstinado

Ex: Despite the new evidence presented , he remained inflexible in his opinion .A pesar de las nuevas pruebas presentadas, se mantuvo **inflexible** en su opinión.
modest
[Adjetivo]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto

modesto

Ex: He gave a modest reply when asked about his success .Dio una respuesta **modesta** cuando le preguntaron sobre su éxito.
outgoing
[Adjetivo]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

extrovertido

extrovertido

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .Su naturaleza **extrovertida** la convertía en el alma de la fiesta, siempre llevando energía y risas a los eventos sociales.
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: The stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .El donante **tacaño** dio solo una cantidad mínima, aunque podía permitirse mucho más.
supportive
[Adjetivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

de apoyo, comprensivo

de apoyo, comprensivo

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .El perro de terapia brindó compañía **de apoyo** a los pacientes en el hospital, ofreciendo consuelo y apoyo emocional.
temperamental
[Adjetivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

temperamental

temperamental

Ex: The temperamental child threw tantrums when things did n't go their way .El niño **temperamental** hacía berrinches cuando las cosas no salían como quería.
unreliable
[Adjetivo]

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

poco fiable

poco fiable

Ex: He 's an unreliable friend ; you ca n't count on him to keep his promises or be there when you need him .Es un amigo **poco confiable**; no puedes contar con él para cumplir sus promesas o estar ahí cuando lo necesites.
stubborn
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .A pesar de múltiples intentos para convencerlo de lo contrario, se mantuvo **terco** en su decisión de dejar su trabajo.
helpful
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a willingness or readiness to help someone

atento, servicial

atento, servicial

Ex: The shop assistant was very helpful; she found the perfect gift for my mom .La dependienta fue muy **servicial**; encontró el regalo perfecto para mi madre.
encouraging
[Adjetivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

alentador

alentador

Ex: An encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .Una carta **alentadora** de su mentor le dio la fuerza para seguir adelante.
to promise
[Verbo]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

prometer

prometer

Ex: He promised his best friend that he would be his best man at the wedding .Le **prometió** a su mejor amigo que sería su padrino de boda.
unpredictable
[Adjetivo]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

impredecible, imprevisible

impredecible, imprevisible

Ex: The stock market is unpredictable, with prices fluctuating rapidly throughout the day .El mercado de valores es **impredecible**, con precios que fluctúan rápidamente a lo largo del día.
irregular
[Adjetivo]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

irregular

irregular

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .Su patrón de habla **irregular** desconcertó a sus colegas, quienes encontraron difícil entenderla.
mood
[Sustantivo]

the emotional state that a person experiences

ánimo, estado de ánimo

ánimo, estado de ánimo

Ex: The sunny weather put everyone in a cheerful mood.El clima soleado puso a todos de buen **ánimo**.
to brag
[Verbo]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

alardear, presumir

alardear, presumir

Ex: Despite their modesty , the team captain could n't help but brag a bit about the team 's recent winning streak .A pesar de su modestia, el capitán del equipo no pudo evitar **presumir** un poco acerca de la reciente racha de victorias del equipo.
accomplishment
[Sustantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: The completion of the project ahead of schedule was a great accomplishment for the entire team .La finalización del proyecto antes de lo previsto fue un gran **logro** para todo el equipo.
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
to scream
[Verbo]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

gritar

gritar

Ex: Excited fans would scream with joy when their favorite band took the stage at the concert .Los fanáticos emocionados **gritaban** de alegría cuando su banda favorita subía al escenario en el concierto.
appointment
[Sustantivo]

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

cita

cita

Ex: They set an appointment to finalize the contract on Friday .Fijaron una **cita** para finalizar el contrato el viernes.
to appear
[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

aparecer

aparecer

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .De repente, una figura **apareció** en el umbral, recortada contra la luz brillante detrás de ellos.
purpose
[Sustantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .Encontrar el **propósito** en la vida a menudo implica introspección y comprensión de las pasiones y valores propios.
in addition to
[Preposición]

used to add extra or supplementary information

además de

además de

Ex: In addition to their regular duties , the team was asked to prepare a presentation for the board meeting .**Además de** sus tareas habituales, al equipo se le pidió que preparara una presentación para la reunión de la junta.
to pursue
[Verbo]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

perseguir

perseguir

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .El perro persiguió con entusiasmo la pelota de tenis que rebotaba.
specific
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

específico

específico

Ex: The teacher asked the students to provide specific examples of historical events for their assignment .El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que proporcionaran ejemplos **específicos** de eventos históricos para su tarea.
generic
[Adjetivo]

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

genérico

genérico

Ex: He prefers using generic templates for presentations to maintain a consistent style .Prefiere usar plantillas **genéricas** para presentaciones para mantener un estilo consistente.
sufficient
[Adjetivo]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

suficiente, adecuado

suficiente, adecuado

Ex: The evidence presented in court was deemed sufficient to convict the defendant .Las pruebas presentadas en el tribunal se consideraron **suficientes** para condenar al acusado.
particular
[Adjetivo]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

especial

especial

Ex: This study examines the impact on a particular community affected by the policy changes .Este estudio examina el impacto en una comunidad **particular** afectada por los cambios de política.
passion
[Sustantivo]

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

pasión

pasión

Ex: The artist 's passion for painting was evident in the vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes of her work .La **pasión** del artista por la pintura era evidente en los colores vibrantes y las pinceladas expresivas de su obra.
to admire
[Verbo]

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

admirar

admirar

Ex: The community admires the local philanthropist for their generosity and commitment to charitable causes .La comunidad **admira** al filántropo local por su generosidad y compromiso con las causas benéficas.
to feature
[Verbo]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

presentar, incluir

presentar, incluir

Ex: The car featured advanced safety options such as automatic emergency braking .El coche **incluía** opciones de seguridad avanzadas como el frenado automático de emergencia.
complaint
[Sustantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

queja,  reclamación

queja, reclamación

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .Ella escribió una carta de **queja** a la aerolínea después de que su vuelo se retrasara varias horas sin ninguna explicación.
forum
[Sustantivo]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

foro

foro

Ex: The educational forum provided a platform for teachers to share ideas .

to be thankful for something

agradecer

agradecer

Ex: Thank you , I appreciate your kind words of encouragement .Gracias, **aprecio** tus amables palabras de aliento.
activist
[Sustantivo]

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

activista

activista

Ex: He became an animal rights activist after witnessing the poor treatment of animals in factory farms .Se convirtió en un **activista** por los derechos de los animales después de presenciar el maltrato de los animales en las granjas industriales.
entrepreneur
[Sustantivo]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

empresario

empresario

Ex: Many entrepreneurs face significant risks but also have the potential for substantial rewards .Muchos **emprendedores** enfrentan riesgos significativos pero también tienen el potencial de recompensas sustanciales.
strategy
[Sustantivo]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

estrategia

estrategia

Ex: The government introduced a strategy to reduce pollution .El gobierno introdujo una **estrategia** para reducir la contaminación.
mustache
[Sustantivo]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

bigote

bigote

Ex: The painter 's curly mustache added to his eccentric personality .El bigote rizado del pintor añadía a su personalidad excéntrica.
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