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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 del libro de curso Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "horizonte", "exigente", "etiqueta", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to expand
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

expandirse

expandirse

Ex: With technological advancements, the capabilities of smartphones expanded. 

Con los avances tecnológicos, las capacidades de los teléfonos inteligentes se expandieron.

horizon
horizon
[Sustantivo]

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

horizonte

horizonte

Ex: Sailors navigated by the stars on the open sea, using the horizon as a reference. 

Los marineros navegaban por las estrellas en mar abierto, usando el horizonte como referencia.

picky
picky
[Adjetivo]

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

exigente, selectivo

exigente, selectivo

Ex: He's so picky when it comes to choosing a movie to watch that it takes forever to agree on one. 

Es tan exigente cuando se trata de elegir una película para ver que lleva una eternidad ponerse de acuerdo en una.

eater
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: She’s a fast eater and always finishes her meal before everyone else. 

Ella es una comedora rápida y siempre termina su comida antes que los demás.

to concern
to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preocupar

preocupar

Ex: The news of the upcoming layoffs concerned the employees, who were uncertain about their future. 

La noticia de los próximos despidos preocupó a los empleados, que estaban inseguros sobre su futuro.

symptom
symptom
[Sustantivo]

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

síntoma

síntoma

Ex: Muscle aches and fatigue are common symptoms of many viral infections. 

Los dolores musculares y la fatiga son síntomas comunes de muchas infecciones virales.

to communicate

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

comunicarse

comunicarse

Ex: He is communicating with colleagues through instant messaging. 

Él se comunica con sus colegas a través de mensajería instantánea.

foreign
foreign
[Adjetivo]

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

extranjero

extranjero

Ex: She studied foreign languages such as French and German in school. 

Ella estudió idiomas extranjeros como el francés y el alemán en la escuela.

anxious
anxious
[Adjetivo]

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

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation, uncertain about how they would pay their bills. 

Estaban ansiosos por su situación financiera, inseguros sobre cómo pagarían sus facturas.

comfortable
comfortable
[Adjetivo]

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

cómodo

cómodo

Ex: After a warm bath, he felt comfortable and ready for bed. 

Después de un baño caliente, se sintió cómodo y listo para dormir.

confident
confident
[Adjetivo]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

seguro

seguro

Ex: She's a confident speaker, never nervous in front of a crowd. 

Ella es una oradora segura, nunca nerviosa frente a una multitud.

curious
curious
[Adjetivo]

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

curioso

curioso

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning. 

El estudiante curioso sobresale en la escuela debido a su genuino interés por aprender.

depressed
depressed
[Adjetivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

deprimido, desesperanzado

deprimido, desesperanzado

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future. 

La pérdida de su trabajo la dejó deprimida e insegura sobre el futuro.

embarrassed
embarrassed
[Adjetivo]

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

avergonzado

avergonzado

Ex: She tried to act calm, but her embarrassed smile gave her away. 

Intentó actuar con calma, pero su sonrisa avergonzada la delató.

enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjetivo]

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

entusiasmado

entusiasmado

Ex: The team's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale. 

La respuesta entusiasta del equipo a la nueva estrategia elevó la moral.

excited
excited
[Adjetivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

entusiasmado, emocionado

entusiasmado, emocionado

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning. 

Los niños estaban emocionados por abrir sus regalos en la mañana de Navidad.

fascinated
fascinated
[Adjetivo]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fascinado

fascinado

Ex: Their fascinated chatter filled the room as they discussed the latest scientific discovery. 

Su charla fascinada llenó la habitación mientras discutían el último descubrimiento científico.

homesick
homesick
[Adjetivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: After months overseas, he became deeply homesick and wanted to return. 

Después de meses en el extranjero, se volvió profundamente nostálgico y quiso regresar.

insecure
insecure
[Adjetivo]

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

inseguro

inseguro

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship, worried that their partner might find someone better. 

Estaban inseguros acerca de su relación, preocupados de que su pareja pudiera encontrar a alguien mejor.

nervous
nervous
[Adjetivo]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

nervioso

nervioso

Ex: I don't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight. 

No sé por qué siempre me siento tan nervioso antes de un vuelo.

uncertain
uncertain
[Adjetivo]

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

inseguro, indeciso

inseguro, indeciso

Ex: The travelers were uncertain about their route, so they stopped to ask for directions. 

Los viajeros estaban inciertos sobre su ruta, por lo que se detuvieron para pedir direcciones.

uncomfortable
uncomfortable
[Adjetivo]

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

desagradable, molesto

desagradable, molesto

Ex: The awkward silence made the situation even more uncomfortable. 

El silencio incómodo hizo que la situación fuera aún más incómoda.

worried
worried
[Adjetivo]

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

preocupado

preocupado

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation, feeling uneasy about her mounting debts. 

Ella estaba preocupada por su situación financiera, sintiéndose incómoda por sus deudas crecientes.

away
away
[Adverbio]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

lejos

lejos

Ex: He pushed the cart away from the curb. 

Empujó el carrito lejos del bordillo.

culture
culture
[Sustantivo]

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

cultura

cultura

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness. 

Nuestra escuela promueve una cultura de respeto y amabilidad.

etiquette
etiquette
[Sustantivo]

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

etiqueta

etiqueta

Ex: Etiquette varies widely between different cultures. 

La etiqueta varía ampliamente entre diferentes culturas.

tip
tip
[Sustantivo]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

consejo

consejo

Ex: His grandmother passed down a valuable tip for removing stains from clothing. 
international
international
[Adjetivo]

happening in or between more than one country

internacional

internacional

Ex: The international airport serves flights to and from various countries around the world. 

El aeropuerto internacional sirve vuelos hacia y desde varios países del mundo.

host
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 planned various activities to keep the guests entertained throughout the evening. 

El anfitrión planeó varias actividades para mantener entretenidos a los invitados durante toda la noche.

to turn down

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

rechazar

rechazar

Ex: The team turned the sponsorship offer down, as it didn't align with their values. 

El equipo rechazó la oferta de patrocinio, ya que no se alineaba con sus valores.

offer
offer
[Sustantivo]

the action of presenting something verbally

propuesta, oferta

propuesta, oferta

Ex: She smiled at his offer to drive her home. 

Ella sonrió ante su oferta de llevarla a casa.

to enter
to enter
[Verbo]

to come or go into a place

entrar

entrar

Ex: He entered the building and immediately noticed the elegant architecture. 

Entró en el edificio y notó inmediatamente la elegante arquitectura.

to rest
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: Please rest and take a break before you continue with your tasks. 

Por favor descansa y toma un descanso antes de continuar con tus tareas.

elbow
elbow
[Sustantivo]

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

codo

codo

Ex: The basketball player used his elbow to create space from the defender. 

El jugador de baloncesto usó su codo para crear espacio del defensor.

to arrive
to arrive
[Verbo]

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

llegar

llegar

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package. 

Se espera que el camión de reparto llegue a nuestra puerta al mediodía con el paquete.

chopstick
chopstick
[Sustantivo]

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

palillos

palillos

Ex: The traditional way to hold chopsticks is between the thumb and index finger, with the middle finger providing support. 

La forma tradicional de sostener los palillos es entre el pulgar y el índice, con el dedo medio proporcionando apoyo.

expectation
expectation
[Sustantivo]

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

expectación

expectación

Ex: Managing expectations is essential in any relationship to avoid disappointment and misunderstandings. 

Gestionar las expectativas es esencial en cualquier relación para evitar decepciones y malentendidos.

appropriately
appropriately
[Adverbio]

in a way that is acceptable or proper

apropiadamente

apropiadamente

Ex: The music was selected appropriately to match the mood of the occasion. 

La música fue seleccionada apropiadamente para coincidir con el estado de ánimo de la ocasión.

to tip
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: They tipped the tour guide at the end of the excursion for providing an informative and enjoyable experience. 

Le dieron una propina al guía turístico al final de la excursión por proporcionar una experiencia informativa y agradable.

pamphlet
pamphlet
[Sustantivo]

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

folleto

folleto

Ex: The environmental organization produced pamphlets to raise awareness about conservation efforts and ways individuals can help protect the planet. 

La organización ambiental produjo folletos para crear conciencia sobre los esfuerzos de conservación y las formas en que las personas pueden ayudar a proteger el planeta.

culture shock
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: Culture shock can make adjusting to a new environment difficult. 

El choque cultural puede dificultar la adaptación a un nuevo entorno.

hometown
hometown
[Sustantivo]

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

ciudad natal, pueblo natal

ciudad natal, pueblo natal

Ex: I moved back to my hometown after finishing college. 

Me mudé de vuelta a mi ciudad natal después de terminar la universidad.

passionate
passionate
[Adjetivo]

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

apasionado, ferviente

apasionado, ferviente

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners. 

El chef apasionado puso todo su corazón en crear platos innovadores que deleitaron a los comensales.

lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

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

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants. 

Disfrutaron pasando tiempo en el centro de la ciudad animado con sus tiendas y restaurantes.

quite
quite
[Adverbio]

to the highest degree

muy

muy

Ex: She's quite talented in painting. 

Ella es bastante talentosa en la pintura.

eye-opener
eye-opener
[Sustantivo]

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

revelación, sorpresa

revelación, sorpresa

hardly
hardly
[Adverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

apenas

apenas

Ex: There's hardly any milk left in the bottle. 

Queda apenas leche en la botella.

indoor
indoor
[Adjetivo]

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

de interior

de interior

Ex: Indoor rock climbing gyms simulate natural rock formations for climbers to practice their skills. 

Los gimnasios de escalada interiores simulan formaciones rocosas naturales para que los escaladores practiquen sus habilidades.

to notice
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: Did you notice the new employee in our department? 

¿Has notado al nuevo empleado en nuestro departamento?

during
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 were attentive during the entire class. 

Los estudiantes estuvieron atentos durante toda la clase.

to expect
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: She didn't expect such a warm reception at the event. 

Ella no esperaba una recepción tan cálida en el evento.

common
common
[Adjetivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

común

común

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad. 

El restaurante ofrecía platos comunes como pasta y ensalada.

handshake
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: He greeted his new colleague with a friendly handshake. 

Saludó a su nuevo colega con un apretón de manos amistoso.

to hug
to hug
[Verbo]

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

abrazarse

abrazarse

Ex: As a sign of support, he gently hugged his friend who was going through a tough time. 

Como muestra de apoyo, abrazó suavemente a su amigo que estaba pasando por un momento difícil.

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