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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "horizon", "picky", "etiquette", etc.

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to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

expandirse

expandirse

Ex: Over time , his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .Con el tiempo, sus intereses se **ampliaron** más allá de la literatura para incluir filosofía, arte y música.
horizon
[Sustantivo]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

horizonte

horizonte

Ex: The sunset painted the horizon with hues of pink and orange .El atardecer pintó **el horizonte** con tonos de rosa y naranja.
picky
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

exigente, selectivo

exigente, selectivo

Ex: The picky customer returned the product because it did n't meet their exact specifications .El cliente **exigente** devolvió el producto porque no cumplía con sus especificaciones exactas.
eater
[Sustantivo]

an animal or human that eats a certain type or amount of food or has a certain manner of eating

comedor, consumidor

comedor, consumidor

Ex: Competitive eaters train to consume large amounts of food quickly .Los **comedores** competitivos entrenan para consumir grandes cantidades de comida rápidamente.
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preocupar

preocupar

Ex: The behavior of their teenage daughter concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .El comportamiento de su hija adolescente **preocupó** a los padres, quienes estaban preocupados por su bienestar.
symptom
[Sustantivo]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

síntoma

síntoma

Ex: She visited the doctor because of severe headaches , a symptom she could n't ignore .Ella visitó al médico debido a fuertes dolores de cabeza, un **síntoma** que no podía ignorar.

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

comunicarse

comunicarse

Ex: The manager effectively communicated the new policy to the entire staff .El gerente **comunicó** efectivamente la nueva política a todo el personal.
foreign
[Adjetivo]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

extranjero

extranjero

Ex: He traveled to a foreign country for the first time and experienced new cultures.Viajó a un país **extranjero** por primera vez y experimentó nuevas culturas.
anxious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: He was anxious about traveling alone for the first time , worrying about navigating unfamiliar places .
comfortable
[Adjetivo]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

cómodo

cómodo

Ex: He appeared comfortable during the yoga class , showing flexibility and ease in his poses .Parecía **cómodo** durante la clase de yoga, mostrando flexibilidad y facilidad en sus posturas.
confident
[Adjetivo]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

seguro

seguro

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .La maestra estaba **segura** del progreso de sus alumnos.
curious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .Ella siempre fue **curiosa** acerca de las diferentes culturas y amaba viajar a nuevos lugares.
depressed
[Adjetivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

deprimido, desesperanzado

deprimido, desesperanzado

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .
embarrassed
[Adjetivo]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

avergonzado

avergonzado

Ex: He was clearly embarrassed by the mistake he made.Estaba claramente **avergonzado** por el error que cometió.
enthusiastic
[Adjetivo]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

entusiasmado

entusiasmado

Ex: The enthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their favorite band .Los fanáticos **entusiastas** animaron en voz alta a su banda favorita.
excited
[Adjetivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

entusiasmado, emocionado

entusiasmado, emocionado

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .Estaban **emocionados** por probar la nueva montaña rusa en el parque temático.
fascinated
[Adjetivo]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fascinado

fascinado

Ex: He became fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .Se quedó **fascinado** con el proceso de hacer cerámica después de tomar una clase.
homesick
[Adjetivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: They tried to help her feel less homesick by planning video calls with her family .Intentaron ayudarla a sentirse menos **nostálgica** planeando videollamadas con su familia.
insecure
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

inseguro

inseguro

Ex: She was insecure about her speaking skills , avoiding public speaking opportunities whenever possible .Ella era **insegura** acerca de sus habilidades para hablar, evitando las oportunidades de hablar en público siempre que fuera posible.
nervous
[Adjetivo]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

nervioso

nervioso

Ex: He felt nervous before his big presentation at work .
uncertain
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something

inseguro, indeciso

inseguro, indeciso

Ex: They felt uncertain about investing in the new venture without a detailed business plan .Se sentían **inciertos** sobre invertir en el nuevo negocio sin un plan de negocios detallado.
uncomfortable
[Adjetivo]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

desagradable, molesto

desagradable, molesto

Ex: He shifted in his seat , feeling uncomfortable under the scrutiny of his peers .Se movió en su asiento, sintiéndose **incómodo** bajo el escrutinio de sus compañeros.
worried
[Adjetivo]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

preocupado

preocupado

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .Estaba **preocupado** por la seguridad de su trabajo, sintiéndose incómodo por los recientes despidos de la empresa.
away
[Adverbio]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

lejos

lejos

Ex: The child slowly drifted away from the group.El niño se alejó lentamente **lejos** del grupo.
culture
[Sustantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: We experienced the local culture during our stay in Italy .Experimentamos la **cultura** local durante nuestra estancia en Italia.
etiquette
[Sustantivo]

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

etiqueta

etiqueta

Ex: Her etiquette at the meeting was impeccable .Su **etiqueta** en la reunión fue impecable.
tip
[Sustantivo]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

consejo

consejo

Ex: The financial advisor provided tips for saving money and planning for retirement .
international
[Adjetivo]

happening in or between more than one country

internacional

internacional

Ex: They hosted an international art exhibition showcasing works from around the world .Organizaron una exposición de arte **internacional** que mostraba obras de todo el mundo.
host
[Sustantivo]

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

anfitrión, anfitriona

anfitrión, anfitriona

Ex: The host's hospitality made the party a memorable experience for everyone .La hospitalidad del **anfitrión** hizo de la fiesta una experiencia memorable para todos.

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

rechazar

rechazar

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .El consejo municipal **rechazó** la propuesta de rezonificación, respetando las preocupaciones de la comunidad.
offer
[Sustantivo]

a statement in which one expresses readiness or willingness to do something for someone or give something to them

oferta, propuesta

oferta, propuesta

Ex: His offer to pay for dinner was a kind gesture appreciated by everyone at the table .Su **oferta** de pagar la cena fue un gesto amable apreciado por todos en la mesa.
to enter
[Verbo]

to come or go into a place

entrar

entrar

Ex: Right now , they are entering the auditorium for the performance .Ahora mismo, están **entrando** al auditorio para la actuación.
to rest
[Verbo]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

descansar

descansar

Ex: The cat likes to find a sunny spot to rest and soak up the warmth .Al gato le gusta encontrar un lugar soleado para **descansar** y absorber el calor.
elbow
[Sustantivo]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

codo

codo

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized keeping a straight line from the shoulder to the elbow during a plank position .El instructor de yoga enfatizó mantener una línea recta desde el hombro hasta el **codo** durante una posición de plancha.
to arrive
[Verbo]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

llegar

llegar

Ex: We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .Salimos temprano para asegurarnos de que **llegaríamos** al lugar del concierto antes de que comenzara la actuación.
chopstick
[Sustantivo]

one of the two thin, typically wooden sticks, used particularly by people of China, Japan, etc., to eat food

palillos

palillos

Ex: Many Asian restaurants provide chopsticks alongside utensils like forks and knives for diners to use according to their preference.Muchos restaurantes asiáticos proporcionan **palillos** junto con utensilios como tenedores y cuchillos para que los comensales los usen según su preferencia.
expectation
[Sustantivo]

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

expectación

expectación

Ex: Setting realistic expectations for oneself can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life .Establecer **expectativas** realistas para uno mismo puede llevar a una mayor satisfacción y realización en la vida.
appropriately
[Adverbio]

in a way that is acceptable or proper

apropiadamente

apropiadamente

Ex: The punishment was administered appropriately for the violation .El castigo fue administrado **apropiadamente** por la violación.
to tip
[Verbo]

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

dar propina

dar propina

Ex: She remembered to tip the delivery person when the food arrived hot and on time .Ella recordó **dar una propina** al repartidor cuando la comida llegó caliente y a tiempo.
pamphlet
[Sustantivo]

a small booklet or leaflet containing information, usually on a single subject, that is distributed to a wide audience

panfleto

panfleto

culture shock
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

choque cultural, shock cultural

choque cultural, shock cultural

Ex: Studying abroad helped her overcome her initial culture shock.Estudiar en el extranjero la ayudó a superar su **choque cultural** inicial.
hometown
[Sustantivo]

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

ciudad natal, pueblo natal

ciudad natal, pueblo natal

Ex: I have n’t been to my hometown since last summer .No he estado en mi **ciudad natal** desde el verano pasado.
passionate
[Adjetivo]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

apasionado, ferviente

apasionado, ferviente

Ex: Her passionate love for literature led her to pursue a career as an English teacher .Su **amor apasionado** por la literatura la llevó a seguir una carrera como profesora de inglés.
lively
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park feel lively.Las risas de los niños llenaban el aire, haciendo que el parque se sintiera **animado**.
quite
[Adverbio]

to the highest degree

muy

muy

Ex: The movie was quite amazing from start to finish .La película fue **realmente** asombrosa de principio a fin.
eye-opener
[Sustantivo]

something that helps a person realize something new or different about a situation or a person

revelación, sorpresa

revelación, sorpresa

hardly
[Adverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

apenas

apenas

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Ella **apenas** notó los cambios sutiles en la decoración de la habitación.
indoor
[Adjetivo]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

de interior

de interior

Ex: The indoor skating rink is a popular destination for families to enjoy ice skating during the winter months .La pista de patinaje **interior** es un destino popular para que las familias disfruten del patinaje sobre hielo durante los meses de invierno.
to notice
[Verbo]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

darse cuenta de, notar, reconocer

darse cuenta de, notar, reconocer

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .**Noté** la hora y me di cuenta de que llegaba tarde a mi cita.
during
[Preposición]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

durante

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, contar con

esperar, contar con

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Él **espera** un ascenso después de todo su arduo trabajo este año.
common
[Adjetivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

común

común

Ex: His response was so common that it did n’t stand out in the conversation .Su respuesta fue tan **común** que no destacó en la conversación.
handshake
[Sustantivo]

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

apretón de manos

apretón de manos

Ex: The two leaders exchanged a handshake after signing the agreement .Los dos líderes intercambiaron un **apretón de manos** después de firmar el acuerdo.
to hug
[Verbo]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

abrazarse

abrazarse

Ex: Feeling grateful , she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .Sintiéndose agradecida, ella **abrazó** a la persona que le devolvió sus pertenencias perdidas.
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