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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1

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kind
kind
[Sustantivo]

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

tipo, clase

tipo, clase

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds, all celebrating together. 

El festival atrae a personas de tipos diferentes, todas celebrando juntas.

romance
romance
[Sustantivo]

the affectionate relationship between two partners

romance, aventura, idilio

romance, aventura, idilio

Ex: After years of friendship, their romance began to grow, surprising everyone around them. 

Después de años de amistad, su romance comenzó a crecer, sorprendiendo a todos a su alrededor.

marriage
marriage
[Sustantivo]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

matrimonio

matrimonio

Ex: In many cultures, marriage is considered a lifelong commitment. 

En muchas culturas, el matrimonio se considera un compromiso de por vida.

spouse
spouse
[Sustantivo]

a male or female partner in a marriage

cónyuge

cónyuge

Ex: She considers her spouse her equal partner in all aspects of life. 

Ella considera a su cónyuge su igual en todos los aspectos de la vida.

partner
partner
[Sustantivo]

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

compañero romantico

compañero romantico

Ex: My sister is in a happy relationship with her partner, Mike. 

Mi hermana está en una relación feliz con su pareja, Mike.

steady
steady
[Adjetivo]

not subject to significant change or decline

estable, fijo

estable, fijo

Ex: The company enjoyed steady growth over the years. 

La empresa disfrutó de un crecimiento constante a lo largo de los años.

belief
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: She holds a strong belief in the power of education to transform lives. 

Ella tiene una creencia fuerte en el poder de la educación para transformar vidas.

education
education
[Sustantivo]

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

educación

educación

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children. 

El gobierno invirtió en mejorar el acceso a una educación de calidad para todos los niños.

background
background
[Sustantivo]

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

origen

origen

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization. 

Su antecedentes en trabajo social lo inspiraron a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro.

opinion
opinion
[Sustantivo]

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

opinión

opinión

Ex: In his opinion, summer is the best season of the year. 

En su opinión, el verano es la mejor estación del año.

quality
quality
[Sustantivo]

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

calidad

calidad

Ex: The quality of the service provided by the hotel staff left a lasting impression on the guests. 

La calidad del servicio proporcionado por el personal del hotel dejó una impresión duradera en los huéspedes.

date
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: He asked her out on a date to the local art museum. 

Él la invitó a una cita al museo de arte local.

sense of humor

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

sentido del humor, humor

sentido del humor, humor

Ex: He has no sense of humor and takes every joke personally. 

No tiene sentido del humor y se toma cada broma como algo personal.

personality
personality
[Sustantivo]

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

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties. 

Su personalidad extrovertida lo hace popular en las fiestas.

trait
trait
[Sustantivo]

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

rasgo,  característica

rasgo, característica

Ex: Strong communication is a key trait for success in business. 

Una comunicación fuerte es un rasgo clave para el éxito en los negocios.

easygoing
easygoing
[Adjetivo]

calm and not easily worried or upset

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

Ex: The easygoing teacher created a relaxed classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable expressing themselves. 

El profesor relajado creó un ambiente de clase relajado donde los estudiantes se sentían cómodos expresándose.

egotistical
egotistical
[Adjetivo]

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

egocéntrico,  vanidoso

egocéntrico, vanidoso

Ex: People avoided him because of his egotistical personality. 

La gente lo evitaba debido a su personalidad egocéntrica.

inflexible
inflexible
[Adjetivo]

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

obstinado

obstinado

Ex: The negotiators found him inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative solutions. 

Los negociadores lo encontraron inflexible y no dispuesto a considerar soluciones alternativas.

modest
modest
[Adjetivo]

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

modesto

modesto

Ex: The modest scientist downplayed her groundbreaking research, attributing it to collaboration and teamwork. 

La científica modesta restó importancia a su investigación innovadora, atribuyéndola a la colaboración y al trabajo en equipo.

outgoing
outgoing
[Adjetivo]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

extrovertido

extrovertido

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood, the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block. 

A pesar de ser nuevo en el vecindario, el vecino extrovertido se presentó a todos en la cuadra.

stingy
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature, given his high-paying job. 

Se sorprendieron por su naturaleza tacaña, dado su trabajo bien remunerado.

supportive
supportive
[Adjetivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

de apoyo, comprensivo

de apoyo, comprensivo

Ex: The manager was known for creating a supportive work environment where employees felt valued and empowered to succeed. 

El gerente era conocido por crear un ambiente de trabajo de apoyo donde los empleados se sentían valorados y empoderados para triunfar.

temperamental
temperamental
[Adjetivo]

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

temperamental

temperamental

Ex: His temperamental nature made it challenging for others to work with him. 

Su naturaleza temperamental hacía que fuera un desafío para los demás trabajar con él.

unreliable
unreliable
[Adjetivo]

not deserving of trust or confidence

poco fiable

poco fiable

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues. 

Es considerado poco confiable por sus colegas.

stubborn
stubborn
[Adjetivo]

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

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables, even after being told they were good for them. 

El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras, incluso después de que le dijeron que eran buenas para él.

helpful
helpful
[Adjetivo]

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

atento, servicial

atento, servicial

Ex: Please be helpful and clean up after meals. 

Por favor, sea servicial y limpie después de las comidas.

encouraging
encouraging
[Adjetivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

alentador

alentador

Ex: He received encouraging messages from friends while recovering in the hospital. 

Recibió mensajes alentadores de sus amigos mientras se recuperaba en el hospital.

to promise
to promise
[Verbo]

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

prometer

prometer

Ex: While on the campaign trail, the candidate was promising various improvements to the community. 

Mientras estaba en la campaña, el candidato prometía varias mejoras para la comunidad.

unpredictable
unpredictable
[Adjetivo]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

impredecible, imprevisible

impredecible, imprevisible

Ex: The stock market can be unpredictable, with prices fluctuating wildly from one day to the next. 

El mercado de valores puede ser impredecible, con precios que fluctúan salvajemente de un día para otro.

irregular
irregular
[Adjetivo]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

irregular

irregular

Ex: She arrived at irregular intervals to class, making it hard to catch up with the lessons. 

Llegaba a intervalos irregulares a clase, lo que hacía difícil ponerse al día con las lecciones.

mood
mood
[Sustantivo]

the emotional state that a person experiences

ánimo, estado de ánimo

ánimo, estado de ánimo

Ex: The relaxing music helped improve her mood. 

La música relajante ayudó a mejorar su estado de ánimo.

to brag
to brag
[Verbo]

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

alardear, presumir

alardear, presumir

Ex: The student couldn't resist bragging about the high score on the challenging exam. 

El estudiante no pudo resistir presumir del puntaje alto en el examen desafiante.

accomplishment
accomplishment
[Sustantivo]

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

logro

logro

Ex: Publishing her first novel was a lifelong accomplishment that brought her immense satisfaction. 

Publicar su primera novela fue un logro de toda la vida que le trajo una inmensa satisfacción.

annoyed
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting. 

Ella se sintió molesta cuando alguien la interrumpió repetidamente durante la reunión.

to scream
to scream
[Verbo]

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

gritar

gritar

Ex: She felt a sudden pain and couldn't help but scream, drawing attention to her injured foot. 

Sintió un dolor repentino y no pudo evitar gritar, llamando la atención sobre su pie herido.

appointment
appointment
[Sustantivo]

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

cita

cita

Ex: I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm. 

Tengo una cita con el dentista a las 3 pm.

to appear
to appear
[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

aparecer

aparecer

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded. 

Los primeros signos de la primavera aparecieron cuando las flores comenzaron a florecer y los árboles a brotar.

purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: She joined the volunteer organization with the purpose of helping disadvantaged children in her community. 

Se unió a la organización de voluntarios con el propósito de ayudar a los niños desfavorecidos de su comunidad.

in addition to
in addition to
[Preposición]

used to add extra or supplementary information

además de

además de

Ex: In addition to the main prize, there are also several consolation prizes. 

Además de el premio principal, también hay varios premios de consolación.

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.

specific
specific
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving only one certain thing

específico

específico

Ex: She gave specific examples to illustrate her point during the presentation. 

Ella dio ejemplos específicos para ilustrar su punto durante la presentación.

generic
generic
[Adjetivo]

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

genérico

genérico

Ex: The store sells generic brands of household products that are more affordable than name brands. 

La tienda vende marcas genéricas de productos para el hogar que son más asequibles que las marcas de nombre.

sufficient
sufficient
[Adjetivo]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

suficiente, adecuado

suficiente, adecuado

Ex: The team had a sufficient number of players to compete in the tournament. 

El equipo tenía un número suficiente de jugadores para competir en el torneo.

particular
particular
[Adjetivo]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

especial

especial

Ex: She is dedicated to a particular area of research within the medical field. 

Ella está dedicada a un área particular de investigación dentro del campo médico.

passion
passion
[Sustantivo]

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

pasión

pasión

Ex: The couple's passion for each other was evident in their loving gestures and affectionate words. 

La pasión de la pareja el uno por el otro era evidente en sus gestos amorosos y palabras afectuosas.

to admire
to admire
[Verbo]

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

admirar

admirar

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication. 

Los colegas a menudo admiran a su líder de equipo por sus habilidades de liderazgo y dedicación.

to feature
to feature
[Verbo]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

presentar, incluir

presentar, incluir

Ex: The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients in all of its dishes. 

El restaurante presenta ingredientes de origen local en todos sus platos.

complaint
complaint
[Sustantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

queja,  reclamación

queja, reclamación

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex, which had been disturbing his peace at night. 

Expresó su queja sobre los niveles de ruido en el complejo de apartamentos, que habían estado perturbando su paz por la noche.

forum
forum
[Sustantivo]

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

foro

foro

Ex: The town held a forum to discuss the proposed changes to local zoning laws. 

El pueblo celebró un foro para discutir los cambios propuestos a las leyes de zonificación local.

to appreciate

to be thankful for something

agradecer

agradecer

Ex: Yesterday, he warmly appreciated the thoughtful birthday gift from his family. 

Ayer, él calurosamente apreció el considerado regalo de cumpleaños de su familia.

activist
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: The human rights activist spoke passionately about the need for justice and equality during the rally. 

El activista de derechos humanos habló apasionadamente sobre la necesidad de justicia e igualdad durante el mitin.

entrepreneur
entrepreneur
[Sustantivo]

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

empresario

empresario

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors. 

Los eventos de networking son esenciales para que un emprendedor se conecte con inversores potenciales.

strategy
strategy
[Sustantivo]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

estrategia

estrategia

Ex: She changed her study strategy to improve her grades. 

Ella cambió su estrategia de estudio para mejorar sus calificaciones.

mustache
mustache
[Sustantivo]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

bigote

bigote

Ex: The comedian made funny faces, twirling his mustache for laughs. 

El comediante hizo caras graciosas, girando su bigote para hacer reír.

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