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El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "journey", "crossword", "support", etc.

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to make
[Verbo]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

hacer

hacer

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .Al conectar los cables, **haces** el circuito y permites que la electricidad fluya.
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.
phone call
[Sustantivo]

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

llamada telefónica, llamada

llamada telefónica, llamada

Ex: During the meeting , she stepped out to take an important phone call regarding a job opportunity .Durante la reunión, salió para recibir una **llamada telefónica** importante sobre una oportunidad de trabajo.
journey
[Sustantivo]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaje

viaje

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .El **viaje** a la cima de la montaña puso a prueba su resistencia física y su resiliencia mental.
excuse
[Sustantivo]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

excusa, pretexto

excusa, pretexto

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .Su **excusa** por no completar el proyecto a tiempo no fue convincente, y se le pidió que lo rehiciera.
mess
[Sustantivo]

a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

lío

lío

Ex: Her decision to ignore the maintenance warnings resulted in a mechanical mess that halted production for days.Su decisión de ignorar las advertencias de mantenimiento resultó en un **desastre** mecánico que detuvo la producción durante días.
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?¿Hay algo que pueda **hacer** por ti?
homework
[Sustantivo]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

tarea

tarea

Ex: We use textbooks and online resources to help us with our homework.Usamos libros de texto y recursos en línea para ayudarnos con nuestros **deberes**.
exercise
[Sustantivo]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility .

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
crossword
[Sustantivo]

a puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes

crucigrama, palabras cruzadas

crucigrama, palabras cruzadas

Ex: She is an expert at solving crosswords in record time .Ella es una experta en resolver **crucigramas** en tiempo récord.
hair
[Sustantivo]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

pelo, cabello

pelo, cabello

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .El secador de pelo se utiliza para secar el **cabello** mojado rápidamente.
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.
friend
[Sustantivo]

someone we like and trust

amigo

amigo

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considera a su compañera de cuarto, Emma, como su mejor **amiga** porque comparten sus secretos y pasan mucho tiempo juntas.
housework
[Sustantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .A menudo escuchan música mientras hacen las **tareas domésticas** para que las tareas sean más agradables.
meal
[Sustantivo]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

comida

comida

Ex: The meal was served buffet-style with a variety of dishes to choose from .La **comida** se sirvió en estilo buffet con una variedad de platos para elegir.
sport
[Sustantivo]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

deporte

deporte

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .El hockey es un **deporte** emocionante que se juega en hielo o en campo, con palos y un pequeño disco o pelota.

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .

to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways

Ex: Trying to finish the project in a rush wodo us any good; we need to take our time and do it right .

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
free time
[Sustantivo]

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

tiempo libre

tiempo libre

Ex: Traveling is one of her favorite ways to use her free time.Viajar es una de sus formas favoritas de usar su **tiempo libre**.
activity
[Sustantivo]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

actividad

actividad

Ex: Solving puzzles and brain teasers can be a challenging but stimulating activity.Resolver rompecabezas y acertijos puede ser una **actividad** desafiante pero estimulante.
to bake
[Verbo]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

hornear, cocer

hornear, cocer

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .Disfruta **hornear** pasteles, especialmente durante la temporada navideña.
cake
[Sustantivo]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

pastel

pastel

Ex: They bought a carrot cake from the bakery for their family gathering.Compraron un pastel de zanahoria en la panadería para su reunión familiar.

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

verificar

verificar

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .El equipo **revisará** el equipo para asegurarse de que esté en buen estado.
brand
[Sustantivo]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

marca

marca

Ex: Building a reputable brand takes years of consistent effort and delivering on promises to customers .Construir una **marca** de buena reputación lleva años de esfuerzo constante y de cumplir las promesas a los clientes.
to make
[Verbo]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

hacer

hacer

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .Al conectar los cables, **haces** el circuito y permites que la electricidad fluya.
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?¿Hay algo que pueda **hacer** por ti?
water sport
[Sustantivo]

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

deporte acuático, actividad acuática

deporte acuático, actividad acuática

Ex: Surfing is one of the most popular water sports worldwide .El surf es uno de los **deportes acuáticos** más populares del mundo.
to learn
[Verbo]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

aprender

aprender

Ex: We need to learn how to manage our time better .Necesitamos **aprender** a gestionar mejor nuestro tiempo.
language
[Sustantivo]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

idioma

idioma

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.Ellos usan recursos en línea para estudiar gramática y vocabulario en el **idioma**.
to read
[Verbo]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

leer

leer

Ex: Can you read the sign from this distance ?¿Puedes **leer** el letrero desde esta distancia?
novel
[Sustantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

novela

novela

Ex: The thriller novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .La **novela** de suspenso me mantuvo despierto toda la noche, no podía dejarla.

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

organizar

organizar

Ex: The committee is organizing the agenda for the upcoming summit .El comité está **organizando** la agenda para la próxima cumbre.
party
[Sustantivo]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

fiesta

fiesta

Ex: They organized a farewell party for their friend who is moving abroad .Organizaron una **fiesta** de despedida para su amigo que se va al extranjero.

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

andar

andar

Ex: Do you want to hang out after school and grab a bite to eat ?¿Quieres **pasar el rato** después de la escuela y comer algo?
friend
[Sustantivo]

someone we like and trust

amigo

amigo

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considera a su compañera de cuarto, Emma, como su mejor **amiga** porque comparten sus secretos y pasan mucho tiempo juntas.
to play
[Verbo]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

jugar

jugar

Ex: They play hide-and-seek in the backyard .Ellos **juegan** al escondite en el patio trasero.
adventure
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventura

aventura

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.Planearon un viaje de campamento en la naturaleza, deseando la libertad y la emoción de la **aventura** al aire libre.
video game
[Sustantivo]

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

videojuego

videojuego

Ex: My favorite video game is a racing game where I can drive fast cars .Mi **videojuego** favorito es un juego de carreras donde puedo conducir coches rápidos.
to watch
[Verbo]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

mirar

mirar

Ex: I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends .Voy a **ver** el partido mañana con mis amigos.
DVD
[Sustantivo]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

DVD

DVD

Ex: The movie is not available for streaming , but you can buy the DVD.La película no está disponible para transmisión, pero puedes comprar el **DVD**.
to support
[Verbo]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: The teacher always tries to support her students by offering extra help after class .El profesor siempre intenta **apoyar** a sus alumnos ofreciendo ayuda adicional después de clase.
team
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

equipo

equipo

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .Un **equipo** que funciona bien fomenta un entorno de apoyo donde se valoran las fortalezas de cada miembro.
to use
[Verbo]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

usar, utilizar

usar, utilizar

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?¿Qué tipo de aceite **usas** para cocinar?
social networking
[Sustantivo]

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

servicio de red social

servicio de red social

Ex: The company 's marketing strategy includes a strong focus on social networking to reach a wider audience .La estrategia de marketing de la empresa incluye un fuerte enfoque en las **redes sociales** para llegar a una audiencia más amplia.
site
[Sustantivo]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

sitio

sitio

jewelry
[Sustantivo]

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

joyería

joyería

Ex: The jewelry store offered a wide range of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.La tienda de **joyería** ofrecía una amplia gama de aretes, collares y pulseras.
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