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El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "farmer", "deserted", "overcrowd", etc.

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railway station
[Sustantivo]

a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

estación de ferrocarril, estación

estación de ferrocarril, estación

Ex: After buying a ticket at the railway station, they found their platform and settled in for the journey .Después de comprar un boleto en la **estación de tren**, encontraron su andén y se acomodaron para el viaje.
farmer
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

granjero, agricultor

granjero, agricultor

Ex: The farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .El **granjero** se despierta temprano para ordeñar las vacas.
miner
[Sustantivo]

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals, coal, or other valuable materials from the earth

minero, trabajador de la mina

minero, trabajador de la mina

Ex: Coal miners work in dangerous conditions.Los **mineros** del carbón trabajan en condiciones peligrosas.
soldier
[Sustantivo]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldado

soldado

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .El **soldado** pulió sus botas hasta que brillaron.
criminal
[Sustantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminal

criminal

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .El **criminal** confesó haber robado el banco.
business people
[Sustantivo]

people who are involved in commercial or industrial activities, such as buying, selling, or managing a company

hombres de negocios, empresarios

hombres de negocios, empresarios

Ex: Experienced business people understand the risks of investment .Los **empresarios** experimentados entienden los riesgos de la inversión.
railwayman
[Sustantivo]

someone who works on or with trains and the railway system

ferroviario, empleado del ferrocarril

ferroviario, empleado del ferrocarril

Ex: Young recruits trained under an experienced railwayman.Los jóvenes reclutas fueron entrenados bajo un **ferroviario** experimentado.
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Muchas personas enfrentaron un **desempleo** prolongado durante la crisis financiera global.
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .La **contaminación** causada por los desechos plásticos es una crisis ambiental creciente.
natural disaster
[Sustantivo]

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

desastre natural

desastre natural

Ex: The tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history .El tsunami fue uno de los **desastres naturales** más mortíferos de la historia registrada.
war
[Sustantivo]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

guerra

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .La nación permaneció en **guerra** hasta que se firmó un acuerdo de paz.
famine
[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **hambruna** causó gran sufrimiento entre la población.
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .El aumento de la **delincuencia** violenta ha hecho que los residentes se sientan inseguros.

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

Ex: The elevators tend to overcrowd during the morning commute .Los ascensores tienden a **sobrepoblarse** durante el viaje matutino.
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.La organización benéfica se centra en proporcionar alimentos y refugio a quienes viven en la **pobreza**.
deserted
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

abandonado, desierto

abandonado, desierto

Ex: He stood at the airport, deserted by the friend who promised to pick him up.Estaba en el aeropuerto, **abandonado** por el amigo que prometió recogerlo.
crowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space) filled with things or people

atestado

atestado

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .El autobús **abarrotado** llegó tarde debido al tráfico pesado.
clean
[Adjetivo]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpio, aseado

limpio, aseado

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .La habitación del hotel estaba **limpia** e impecable.
dirty
[Adjetivo]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sucio

sucio

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .Los platos **sucios** en la cocina del restaurante necesitaban ser lavados.
wide
[Adjetivo]

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

ancho, vasto

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .La tela tenía 45 pulgadas de **ancho**, perfecta para hacer un juego de cortinas.
narrow
[Adjetivo]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

estrecho, ajustado

estrecho, ajustado

Ex: The narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .El puente **estrecho** solo podía acomodar un coche a la vez, causando retrasos en el tráfico.
unpopular
[Adjetivo]

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

impopular

impopular

Ex: The new policy introduced by the company was unpopular with the employees .La nueva política introducida por la empresa fue **impopular** entre los empleados.
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .Sus canciones son **populares** porque son fáciles de bailar.
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .Después de que pasó la tormenta, se sintieron **seguros** para regresar a sus casas y evaluar los daños.
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**.
quiet
[Adjetivo]

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

silencioso, tranquilo

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .El bosque estaba **tranquilo**, con solo el ocasional canto de los pájaros rompiendo el silencio.
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**.
messy
[Adjetivo]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

desordenado, caótico

desordenado, caótico

Ex: The construction site was messy, with piles of debris and equipment scattered around .El sitio de construcción estaba **desordenado**, con montones de escombros y equipos esparcidos por todas partes.
tidy
[Adjetivo]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

ordenado, aseado

ordenado, aseado

Ex: She always kept her purse tidy, with items neatly arranged and easily accessible.Ella siempre mantenía su bolso **ordenado**, con los artículos cuidadosamente dispuestos y fácilmente accesibles.
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .El documental examina los desafíos que enfrenta la sociedad **moderna**.
old
[Adjetivo]

of a particular age

de edad

de edad

Ex: My favorite sweater is ten years old but still looks brand new .Mi suéter favorito tiene diez años **viejo** pero todavía parece nuevo.
place
[Sustantivo]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

town
[Sustantivo]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

pueblo

pueblo

Ex: They organize community events in town to bring people together .Organizan eventos comunitarios en el **pueblo** para reunir a la gente.
church
[Sustantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

iglesia

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .Se ofreció como voluntario en el comedor de beneficencia de la **iglesia** para ayudar a alimentar a los sin hogar.
market
[Sustantivo]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

mercado

mercado

Ex: They visited the farmers ' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .Visitaban el **mercado** de agricultores los sábados por la mañana para comprar frutas y verduras frescas.
university
[Sustantivo]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

universidad

universidad

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.Tenemos acceso a una biblioteca de vanguardia en la **universidad**.
prison
[Sustantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisión, cárcel

prisión, cárcel

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ella escribió cartas a su familia desde la **prisión**, expresando su amor y anhelo por ellos.
hospital
[Sustantivo]

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

hospital

hospital

Ex: We saw a newborn baby in the maternity ward of the hospital.Vimos a un recién nacido en la sala de maternidad del **hospital**.
theater
[Sustantivo]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

teatro

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.Tenemos entradas para el nuevo musical en el **teatro**.
school
[Sustantivo]

a place where children learn things from teachers

escuela, colegio

escuela, colegio

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English at school.Estudiamos diferentes materias como matemáticas, ciencias e inglés en la **escuela**.
casino
[Sustantivo]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

casino

casino

Ex: The casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .El **casino** organizó un evento especial con música en vivo y entretenimiento.
tramline
[Sustantivo]

the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves

línea de tranvía, vía de tranvía

línea de tranvía, vía de tranvía

Ex: The tramline connects major tourist attractions .La **línea de tranvía** conecta las principales atracciones turísticas.
geographical
[Adjetivo]

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

geográfico

geográfico

Ex: The geographical features of a region influence its economic activities and cultural practices .Las características **geográficas** de una región influyen en sus actividades económicas y prácticas culturales.
feature
[Sustantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

característica

característica

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .El artículo de la revista destacó las técnicas de cocina innovadoras del chef como una **característica** clave del éxito del restaurante.
cave
[Sustantivo]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

cueva

cueva

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .Los entusiastas del buceo en **cuevas** se aventuran en las profundidades de las cuevas submarinas, navegando por pasajes estrechos y explorando cámaras sumergidas.
cliff
[Sustantivo]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

acantilado, precipicio

acantilado, precipicio

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Los pájaros construyeron sus nidos a lo largo de la empinada cara del **acantilado**.
desert
[Sustantivo]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

desierto

desierto

Ex: They got lost while driving through the desert.Se perdieron mientras conducían por el **desierto**.
forest
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bosque

bosque

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .Fuimos a caminar por el **bosque**, rodeados de árboles altos y pájaros cantando.
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .La **colina** proporcionaba un límite natural entre los dos pueblos.
lake
[Sustantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Hicieron un picnic al lado del **lago**.
mountain
[Sustantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

montaña

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .Caminamos hasta la **montaña** y disfrutamos de la vista impresionante desde la cima.
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .Durante su expedición, los exploradores cruzaron una vasta **llanura** que parecía extenderse para siempre.
sand dune
[Sustantivo]

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

duna de arena, duna

duna de arena, duna

Ex: The sand dune provided shelter from the wind .La **duna de arena** proporcionaba refugio del viento.
sea
[Sustantivo]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mar

mar

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by the sea.Pasamos nuestras vacaciones relajándonos en las playas de arena junto al **mar**.
valley
[Sustantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: They hiked through the valley to reach the lake .Caminaron por el **valle** para llegar al lago.
waterfall
[Sustantivo]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascada, catarata

cascada, catarata

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.Quedó hipnotizado por el puro poder y la belleza del **cascada** rugiente.
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