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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 4 - Parte 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "suspicious", "triumph", "deprivation", etc.

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several
[Determinante]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

varios

varios

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.Ella recibió **varias** invitaciones a diferentes eventos este fin de semana.
suspicious
[Adjetivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .Sospecho de los tratos que parecen demasiado buenos para ser verdad.
news
[Sustantivo]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

noticias, noticiario

noticias, noticiario

Ex: Breaking news about the earthquake spread rapidly across social media.Las **noticias** de última hora sobre el terremoto se difundieron rápidamente en las redes sociales.
health
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

salud

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .Decidió tomar un descanso del trabajo para concentrarse en su **salud** y bienestar.
weight
[Sustantivo]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

peso

peso

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure his weight.Se subió a la báscula para medir su **peso**.
loss
[Sustantivo]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

pérdida

pérdida

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .La **pérdida** de biodiversidad en la región ha tenido efectos perjudiciales en el ecosistema.
trend
[Sustantivo]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

moda, tendencia

moda, tendencia

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .Las **tendencias** en la moda cambian rápidamente cada año.
art
[Sustantivo]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

arte

arte

Ex: I enjoy visiting museums to see the beauty of art from different cultures .Disfruto visitar museos para ver la belleza del **arte** de diferentes culturas.
science
[Sustantivo]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

ciencia

ciencia

Ex: We explore the different branches of science, such as chemistry and astronomy .Exploramos las diferentes ramas de la **ciencia**, como la química y la astronomía.
brain
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

cerebro

cerebro

Ex: The brain weighs about three pounds .El **cerebro** pesa aproximadamente tres libras.

to find a number or amount using mathematics

calcular

calcular

Ex: We need to calculate the time it will take to complete the project based on our current progress .Necesitamos **calcular** el tiempo que tomará completar el proyecto basándonos en nuestro progreso actual.
calorie
[Sustantivo]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

caloría

caloría

Ex: Food labels often include information about the number of calories per serving to help consumers make informed choices about their diet .Las etiquetas de los alimentos a menudo incluyen información sobre la cantidad de **calorías** por porción para ayudar a los consumidores a tomar decisiones informadas sobre su dieta.

to consume energy by doing physical activity

agotar

agotar

Ex: After a hearty meal, he decided to burn the extra calories off at the gym.Después de una comida abundante, decidió **quemar** las calorías adicionales en el gimnasio.
effect
[Sustantivo]

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

efecto

efecto

Ex: The new policy had an immediate effect on employee productivity .La nueva política tuvo un **efecto** inmediato en la productividad de los empleados.
deprivation
[Sustantivo]

the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

privación

privación

Ex: Economic deprivation was evident in the rundown neighborhoods .La **privación** económica era evidente en los barrios deteriorados.

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand .Los arqueólogos **descubrieron** una ciudad antigua enterrada bajo la arena.
to cancel
[Verbo]

to decide or tell that something arranged before will now not happen

cancelar

cancelar

Ex: The flight was canceled due to mechanical issues with the aircraft .El vuelo fue **cancelado** debido a problemas mecánicos con la aeronave.
to lock up
[Verbo]

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

encerrar, cerrar con llave

encerrar, cerrar con llave

Ex: The librarian locked the rare books up in a special archive.El bibliotecario **encerró** los libros raros en un archivo especial.
coincidence
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

coincidencia

coincidencia

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence.La similitud entre sus historias parecía más que una simple **coincidencia**.
dilemma
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

dilema

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .Los ambientalistas enfrentaron un **dilema**: apoyar proyectos de energía limpia que desplazaban a comunidades locales o oponerse a ellos por razones de justicia social.
disaster
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

desastre, catástrofe

desastre, catástrofe

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public health disaster.El brote de la enfermedad fue un **desastre** de salud pública.
emergency
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

emergencia

emergencia

Ex: The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company .El apagón repentino fue tratado como una **emergencia** por la compañía de servicios públicos.
lucky
[Adjetivo]

having or bringing good luck

afortunado

afortunado

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .Eres **afortunado** de tener una familia tan cariñosa.
mishap
[Sustantivo]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

contratiempo

contratiempo

Ex: The only mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .El único **percance** durante el viaje por carretera fue un pinchazo, que arreglamos rápidamente y continuamos nuestro camino.
mystery
[Sustantivo]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

misterio, enigma

misterio, enigma

Ex: The scientist is trying to solve the mystery of how the disease spreads .El científico está tratando de resolver el **misterio** de cómo se propaga la enfermedad.
triumph
[Sustantivo]

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

triunfó

triunfó

Ex: The peaceful resolution of the conflict was seen as a triumph of diplomacy and negotiation .La resolución pacífica del conflicto fue vista como un **triunfo** de la diplomacia y la negociación.
unexpected
[Adjetivo]

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

inesperado, imprevisto

inesperado, imprevisto

Ex: The team 's unexpected victory shocked the fans .La victoria **inesperada** del equipo sorprendió a los fanáticos.
event
[Sustantivo]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: Graduation day is a significant event in the lives of students and their families .El día de graduación es un **evento** significativo en la vida de los estudiantes y sus familias.
fortune
[Sustantivo]

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

suerte, fortuna

suerte, fortuna

Ex: Winning the prize in the raffle was a stroke of fortune that made his day .Ganar el premio en el sorteo fue un golpe de **fortuna** que le alegró el día.
situation
[Sustantivo]

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

situación

situación

Ex: It 's important to adapt quickly to changing situations in order to thrive in today 's fast-paced world .
to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicar, suponer, involucrar

implicar, suponer, involucrar

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .La prueba **implicará** responder preguntas sobre una fotografía.
choice
[Sustantivo]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

elección, opción

elección, opción

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .Los padres siempre quieren las mejores **opciones** para sus hijos.
puzzling
[Adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

confuso

confuso

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.Su mirada **desconcertante** me hizo preguntarme qué estaba pensando.
to suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .Él **sufrió** mucho dolor después del accidente.
destruction
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

destrucción

destrucción

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .El derrame químico llevó a la **destrucción** del ecosistema local, afectando a la vida silvestre y a la vegetación.
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .El **éxito** llega con paciencia y esfuerzo.
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .El equipo celebró su **logro** juntos.
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.
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.
sudden
[Adjetivo]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

repentino, inesperado

repentino, inesperado

Ex: The car came to a sudden stop to avoid hitting the deer on the road .El coche se detuvo **repentinamente** para evitar chocar con el ciervo en la carretera.
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.El sendero de montaña es resbaladizo y se considera **peligroso**.
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Para hornear el pastel, la receta **requerirá** huevos, harina, azúcar y mantequilla.
similar
[Adjetivo]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

parecido

parecido

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .Las dos hermanas tenían peinados **similares**, ambas llevaban el pelo en trenzas.
graduation
[Sustantivo]

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

graduación

graduación

Ex: She felt proud to walk across the stage at her graduation.Se sintió orgullosa de caminar por el escenario en su **graduación**.
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