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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 6 - Parte 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flickering", "consume", "lining", etc.

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temperature
[Sustantivo]

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

temperatura

temperatura

Ex: They adjusted the room temperature to make it more comfortable for the meeting.Ajustaron la **temperatura** de la habitación para hacerla más cómoda para la reunión.
to need
[Verbo]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

necesitar

necesitar

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .La casa **necesita** ser limpiada antes de que lleguen los invitados.
cupboard
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

despensa

despensa

Ex: They decided to install a new cupboard in the pantry for extra storage .Decidieron instalar un nuevo **armario** en la despensa para almacenamiento adicional.
fire alarm
[Sustantivo]

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

alarma de incendio

alarma de incendio

Ex: The fire alarm in the school activated , prompting an orderly evacuation drill .La **alarma de incendios** de la escuela se activó, provocando un simulacro de evacuación ordenado.
light
[Sustantivo]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

luz

luz

Ex: Plants use light from the sun to perform photosynthesis .Las plantas utilizan la **luz** del sol para realizar la fotosíntesis.
plant
[Sustantivo]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

planta

planta

Ex: The tomato plant in my garden is starting to bear fruit .La **planta** de tomate en mi jardín está empezando a dar frutos.
oven
[Sustantivo]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

horno

horno

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .Asaron un pollo entero en el **horno** para la cena del domingo.
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

techo

techo

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.Ella se acuesta en el suelo, imaginando formas en el **techo**.
window
[Sustantivo]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

ventana

ventana

Ex: The window had a transparent glass that allowed sunlight to pass through .La **ventana** tenía un vidrio transparente que permitía el paso de la luz solar.
switch
[Sustantivo]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor

interruptor

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .El **interruptor** de la licuadora tenía múltiples configuraciones para diferentes velocidades de mezcla.
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .Siempre **limpiamos** el baño para mantenerlo higiénico.
to replace
[Verbo]

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

reemplazar a

reemplazar a

Ex: The original cast of the play was unexpectedly replaced due to scheduling conflicts .El elenco original de la obra fue **reemplazado** inesperadamente debido a conflictos de programación.
to fix
[Verbo]

to repair something that is broken

arreglar, reparar

arreglar, reparar

Ex: Right now , they are fixing the car in the garage .Ahora mismo, están **arreglando** el coche en el garaje.
to paint
[Verbo]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

pintar

pintar

Ex: They decided to paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow .Decidieron **pintar** el exterior de su casa de un alegre amarillo.
to wash
[Verbo]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

lavar

lavar

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .Deberíamos **lavar** las verduras antes de cocinarlas.
to change
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: Can you change the settings on the thermostat ?¿Puedes **cambiar** la configuración del termostato?
flickering
[Adjetivo]

(of a flame or light) shining unsteadily or unevenly, often with quick and irregular movements of light or color

parpadeante, titilante

parpadeante, titilante

Ex: The power went out, and the flickering light of the backup generator barely illuminated the room.Se fue la luz, y la luz **parpadeante** del generador de respaldo apenas iluminaba la habitación.
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.
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.
bank
[Sustantivo]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

banco

banco

Ex: We used the ATM outside the bank to withdraw money quickly .Usamos el cajero automático fuera del **banco** para retirar dinero rápidamente.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .El producto **fiable** tiene una reputación de durabilidad y rendimiento.
hardly ever
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

casi nunca, raramente

casi nunca, raramente

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work .**Casi nunca** se toma un día libre en el trabajo.
server
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

camarero, mesero

camarero, mesero

Ex: We gave the server a good tip after dinner .
to rush
[Verbo]

to move or act very quickly

apurarse, darse prisa

apurarse, darse prisa

Ex: To catch the last bus , the passengers had to rush to the bus stop .Para alcanzar el último autobús, los pasajeros tuvieron que **apresurarse** hacia la parada de autobús.
to consume
[Verbo]

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

consumir

consumir

Ex: Efficient appliances and lighting systems can significantly lower the amount of electricity consumed in homes .Los electrodomésticos y sistemas de iluminación eficientes pueden reducir significativamente la cantidad de electricidad **consumida** en los hogares.
to repair
[Verbo]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

arreglar

arreglar

Ex: The workshop can repair the broken furniture .El taller puede **reparar** los muebles rotos.
to damage
[Verbo]

to physically harm something

dañar

dañar

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .El trabajo de construcción se detuvo para evitar **dañar** accidentalmente las tuberías subterráneas.
lining
[Sustantivo]

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

forro

forro

Ex: The wedding gown had a delicate lace lining that added elegance to the design.El vestido de novia tenía un **forro** de encaje delicado que añadía elegancia al diseño.

to regain the possession of a thing or person

recuperar, retomar

recuperar, retomar

Ex: The owner took back her stolen bicycle after it was recovered by the police .La dueña **recuperó** su bicicleta robada después de que la policía la recuperara.
to contact
[Verbo]

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

contactar con

contactar con

Ex: After submitting the application , they will contact you for further steps in the hiring process .Después de enviar la solicitud, se **pondrán en contacto** contigo para los siguientes pasos en el proceso de contratación.
to stain
[Verbo]

to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical

teñir, pintar

teñir, pintar

Ex: He stained the unfinished bookshelf with a cherry wood stain to give it a polished look .Él **tiñó** la estantería sin terminar con un tinte de madera de cerezo para darle un aspecto pulido.
to leak
[Verbo]

to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole

gotear

gotear

Ex: The old water bottle had a small crack , causing it to leak slowly over time .La vieja botella de agua tenía una pequeña grieta, lo que hacía que **gotease** lentamente con el tiempo.
refund
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

reembolso

reembolso

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .Solicitó un **reembolso** por los boletos del concierto ya que el evento fue cancelado.
El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto
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