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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "perseverance", "oppose", "competitiveness", etc.

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anywhere
[Adverbio]

to, in, or at any place

cualquier otro lugar

cualquier otro lugar

Ex: She could live anywhere and still feel at home .Ella podría vivir **en cualquier lugar** y aún así sentirse como en casa.
anytime
[Adverbio]

without restriction to a specific time

en cualquier momento

en cualquier momento

Ex: My flight got delayed , so I might arrive anytime this evening .Mi vuelo se retrasó, así que podría llegar **en cualquier momento** esta noche.
college
[Sustantivo]

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

universidad

universidad

Ex: We have to write a research paper for our college class .Tenemos que escribir un trabajo de investigación para nuestra clase de la **universidad**.
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .La universidad ofrece un **curso** de programación informática para principiantes.
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .El código de vestimenta **tradicional** de la empresa requiere ropa formal, mientras que otros lugares de trabajo están adoptando políticas casuales.
to attend
[Verbo]

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

asistir a

asistir a

Ex: As a professional , it is essential to attend industry conferences for networking opportunities .
conference
[Sustantivo]

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

conferencia

conferencia

Ex: Many universities organize conferences to promote academic collaboration .Muchas universidades organizan **conferencias** para promover la colaboración académica.
lecture
[Sustantivo]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

conferencia, clase magistral

conferencia, clase magistral

Ex: The series includes weekly lectures on art and culture .La serie incluye **conferencias** semanales sobre arte y cultura.
degree
[Sustantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

título

título

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Para ingresar al campo médico, primero debes obtener un **título** médico.
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.
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Ha tenido una **carrera** diversa, que incluye etapas como músico y diseñador gráfico.
path
[Sustantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

camino

camino

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .El **camino** estaba bordeado de flores florecientes.
promotion
[Sustantivo]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

promoción, ascenso

promoción, ascenso

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .El equipo celebró su **promoción** con una fiesta sorpresa.
professional
[Adjetivo]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

profesional

profesional

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .La conferencia contó con presentaciones de **profesionales** sobre diversos temas de la industria.
license
[Sustantivo]

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

licencia, permiso

licencia, permiso

Ex: The restaurant lost its liquor license for serving alcohol to minors.El restaurante perdió su **licencia** de licor por servir alcohol a menores.
certification
[Sustantivo]

a document or official statement attesting to the fact that someone has met certain standards or requirements

certificación

certificación

reason
[Sustantivo]

something that explains an action or event

razón

razón

Ex: Understanding the reason for his behavior helped to resolve the conflict .Entender la **razón** de su comportamiento ayudó a resolver el conflicto.
center
[Sustantivo]

the middle part or point of an area or object

centro

centro

Ex: The wheel of the bicycle had a hub at its center.La rueda de la bicicleta tenía un buje en su **centro**.
education
[Sustantivo]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

educación

educación

Ex: She dedicated her career to advocating for inclusive education for students with disabilities .Dedicó su carrera a abogar por una **educación** inclusiva para estudiantes con discapacidades.
to prefer
[Verbo]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

preferir

preferir

Ex: They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .Ellos **prefieren** caminar al trabajo en lugar de tomar el transporte público porque disfrutan del ejercicio.
tutor
[Sustantivo]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

tutor, profesor particular

tutor, profesor particular

Ex: The tutor tailored the lessons to the student 's learning style and pace .El **tutor** adaptó las lecciones al estilo de aprendizaje y al ritmo del estudiante.
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.
actually
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

realmente

realmente

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , is actually a thriving art studio .El viejo edificio, que se creía abandonado, es **en realidad** un estudio de arte próspero.
to review
[Verbo]

to reconsider something, especially in order to make a decision about it or make modifications to it

revisar

revisar

Ex: Before releasing the software update , the developers will review the code to identify and fix any bugs or vulnerabilities .Antes de lanzar la actualización del software, los desarrolladores **revisarán** el código para identificar y corregir cualquier error o vulnerabilidad.
competitiveness
[Sustantivo]

the desire to win or succeed in a contest or rivalry with others

competitividad

competitividad

concern
[Sustantivo]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

preocupación

preocupación

Ex: Financial stability is often a concern for young professionals .La estabilidad financiera es a menudo una **preocupación** para los jóvenes profesionales.
cooperation
[Sustantivo]

the act of working together toward a common goal

cooperación, colaboración

cooperación, colaboración

Ex: Without the team 's cooperation, the event would not have run smoothly .
creativity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

creatividad

creatividad

perseverance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perseverancia

perseverancia

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .Construir un negocio exitoso requiere no solo visión, sino también **perseverancia** en los momentos difíciles.
self-confidence
[Sustantivo]

the belief and trust in oneself and one's abilities

confianza en uno mismo, autoestima

confianza en uno mismo, autoestima

Ex: She struggled with self-confidence, especially in social settings .Ella luchó con la **confianza en sí misma**, especialmente en entornos sociales.
self-discipline
[Sustantivo]

the ability to control one's behavior and actions in order to achieve a goal or complete a task

autodisciplina, autocontrol

autodisciplina, autocontrol

Ex: Athletes rely on self-discipline to maintain strict diets and training routines .Los atletas dependen de la **autodisciplina** para mantener dietas estrictas y rutinas de entrenamiento.
tolerance
[Sustantivo]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .El festival celebró la **tolerancia** cultural, mostrando tradiciones de varios grupos étnicos.
martial arts
[Sustantivo]

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

arte marcial

arte marcial

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .Los torneos de **artes marciales** atraen a competidores de todo el mundo para mostrar sus habilidades y técnicas.
budget
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

presupuesto

presupuesto

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .El proyecto superó el **presupuesto**, lo que llevó a recortes en otras áreas.
expense
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

gasto

gasto

Ex: Many people use budgeting apps to categorize their expenses and identify areas where they can cut back to save money .Muchas personas usan aplicaciones de presupuesto para categorizar sus **gastos** e identificar áreas donde pueden recortar para ahorrar dinero.
penny
[Sustantivo]

a unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound

centavo, céntimo

centavo, céntimo

Ex: The loaf of bread cost eighty pennies.La barra de pan costó ochenta **peniques**.
habit
[Sustantivo]

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

hábito

hábito

Ex: She is in the habit of writing in her journal before going to bed .Ella tiene el **hábito** de escribir en su diario antes de acostarse.

to be around something on all sides

rodear

rodear

Ex: Trees surrounded the campsite , offering shade and privacy .Los árboles **rodeaban** el campamento, ofreciendo sombra y privacidad.
clutter
[Sustantivo]

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

desbarajuste

desbarajuste

Ex: Too much clutter in a workspace can be distracting .Demasiado **desorden** en un espacio de trabajo puede ser una distracción.
silent
[Adjetivo]

having or making little or no sound

silencioso

silencioso

Ex: The silent library provided a peaceful environment for studying .La biblioteca **silenciosa** proporcionaba un ambiente tranquilo para estudiar.
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .La calle estaba **constantemente** ocupada por peatones y tráfico.
to claim
[Verbo]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: Right now , the marketing campaign is actively claiming the product to be the best in the market .En este momento, la campaña de marketing **afirma** activamente que el producto es el mejor del mercado.
to assume
[Verbo]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

suponer, presumir

suponer, presumir

Ex: Right now , some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended .En este momento, algunos miembros del equipo **asumen** que se extenderá el plazo del proyecto.
uncluttered
[Adjetivo]

free from mess or untidiness

despejado, ordenado

despejado, ordenado

necessarily
[Adverbio]

in a way that cannot be avoided

necesariamente

necesariamente

Ex: Learning a new skill necessarily takes time .Aprender una nueva habilidad **necesariamente** lleva tiempo.
to judge
[Verbo]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

juzgar

juzgar

Ex: The chef judges the taste of the dish by sampling it before serving .El chef **juzga** el sabor del plato probándolo antes de servirlo.

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .Anoche, la policía se **acercó** a la casa del sospechoso con precaución.
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.
despite
[Preposición]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

a pesar de

a pesar de

Ex: She smiled despite the bad news.
to oppose
[Verbo]

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

oponerse a

oponerse a

Ex: He strongly opposed her idea , believing it would not solve the underlying problem .Él se **opuso** firmemente a su idea, creyendo que no resolvería el problema subyacente.
identical
[Adjetivo]

similar in every detail and totally alike

idéntico

idéntico

Ex: The two paintings are so identical that even art experts struggle to differentiate them .Los dos cuadros son tan **idénticos** que incluso los expertos en arte tienen dificultades para diferenciarlos.
busy
[Adjetivo]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .El organizador de eventos se volvió excepcionalmente **ocupado** coordinando la logística y asegurándose de que todo funcionara sin problemas.
ambition
[Sustantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambición

ambición

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .Mi **ambición** es algún día escalar el Monte Everest.
attorney
[Sustantivo]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

representante legal, apoderado

representante legal, apoderado

Ex: The attorney advised her on the best course of action for the lawsuit .El **abogado** le aconsejó sobre el mejor curso de acción para la demanda.
defender
[Sustantivo]

a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring

defensor, zaguero

defensor, zaguero

buddy
[Sustantivo]

a close friend

amigo, compadre

amigo, compadre

Ex: At the company picnic , employees brought their families along , creating a relaxed atmosphere where coworkers could mingle and get to know each other as buddies outside of work .En el picnic de la empresa, los empleados trajeron a sus familias, creando un ambiente relajado donde los compañeros de trabajo podían mezclarse y conocerse como **amigos** fuera del trabajo.
chance
[Sustantivo]

a possibility that something will happen

chance

chance

Ex: There 's a good chance we 'll finish the project ahead of schedule if we stay focused .Hay una buena **oportunidad** de que terminemos el proyecto antes de lo previsto si nos mantenemos enfocados.
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