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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 10

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "solar", "craze", "paralyze", etc.

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matter
[Sustantivo]

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

problema

problema

Ex: The matter of budget allocation was discussed during the meeting .El **asunto** de la asignación del presupuesto se discutió durante la reunión.
trend
[Sustantivo]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

moda, tendencia

moda, tendencia

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .Las **tendencias** en la moda cambian rápidamente cada año.
fad
[Sustantivo]

an interest, activity, or style that becomes popular for a short time and is followed with exaggerated enthusiasm

moda, furor

moda, furor

Ex: The sudden craze for virtual pets was a classic fad.La repentina locura por las mascotas virtuales fue un **moda pasajera** clásica.
craze
[Sustantivo]

a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity

moda, furor

moda, furor

Ex: Every few years , there seems to be a new craze in fashion that everyone follows .Cada pocos años, parece haber una nueva **moda** en la moda que todos siguen.
virtual
[Adjetivo]

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

virtual

virtual

Ex: The company created a virtual tour of their new office space for potential clients to explore remotely .La empresa creó un recorrido **virtual** de su nuevo espacio de oficinas para que los clientes potenciales puedan explorarlo de forma remota.
sensation
[Sustantivo]

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

sensibilidad

sensibilidad

Ex: The sensation of the soft sand beneath her feet was relaxing .La **sensación** de la arena suave bajo sus pies era relajante.
awareness
[Sustantivo]

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

conciencia, conocimiento

conciencia, conocimiento

wrist band
[Sustantivo]

an accessory that is worn around the wrist, often for decoration, identification, or to support a cause or event

pulsera, banda de muñeca

pulsera, banda de muñeca

Ex: A medical wrist band helped doctors identify his allergy .Una **pulsera médica** ayudó a los médicos a identificar su alergia.
adult
[Sustantivo]

a fully grown man or woman

adulto

adulto

Ex: The survey aimed to gather feedback from both adults and children .La encuesta tenía como objetivo recopilar comentarios tanto de **adultos** como de niños.
to gain
[Verbo]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

obtener

obtener

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .Él **ganó** una reputación como líder confiable al gestionar eficazmente su equipo a través de proyectos desafiantes.
to relieve
[Verbo]

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

aliviar

aliviar

Ex: A good night 's sleep will relieve fatigue and improve overall well-being .Una buena noche de sueño **aliviará** la fatiga y mejorará el bienestar general.
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 remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
since
[Conjunción]

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

desde

desde

Ex: I have enjoyed traveling ever since I was young.
for
[Preposición]

used to indicate a time duration

durante, por

durante, por

Ex: I will be out of the office for two weeks , so please direct any urgent matters to my colleague .Estaré fuera de la oficina **durante** dos semanas, así que por favor dirija cualquier asunto urgente a mi colega.
from
[Preposición]

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

desde

desde

Ex: The actress moved to Hollywood from New York City .La actriz se mudó a Hollywood **desde** Nueva York.
historic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

histórico

histórico

Ex: Her research focuses on historic figures from the Renaissance period .Su investigación se centra en figuras **históricas** del período del Renacimiento.
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .El **terremoto** repentino sobresaltó a todos en la ciudad.

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

establecer

establecer

Ex: With a clear vision , they sought investors to help them establish their fashion brand in the global market .Con una visión clara, buscaron inversores para ayudarles a **establecer** su marca de moda en el mercado global.
communist
[Adjetivo]

relating to an ideology or political system advocating for the collective ownership of property and the absence of social classes

comunista

comunista

Ex: The communist party advocates for state control of industries and resources to ensure equitable distribution.El partido **comunista** aboga por el control estatal de las industrias y los recursos para garantizar una distribución equitativa.
to confirm
[Verbo]

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

confirmar

confirmar

Ex: His research confirmed the hypothesis he had proposed earlier .Su investigación **confirmó** la hipótesis que había propuesto anteriormente.
existence
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existencia

existencia

Ex: The existence of ancient civilizations can be proven through archaeological evidence .**La existencia** de las civilizaciones antiguas puede ser probada a través de evidencia arqueológica.
president
[Sustantivo]

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

presidente

presidente

Ex: The president's term in office lasts for four years .El mandato del **presidente** dura cuatro años.
to invade
[Verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir

invadir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están considerando actualmente si **invadir** o buscar soluciones diplomáticas.
impact
[Sustantivo]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impacto

impacto

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of pollution on marine life .Los ambientalistas están preocupados por el **impacto** de la contaminación en la vida marina.
biography
[Sustantivo]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biografía

biografía

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .
to suffer
[Verbo]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .Él **sufrió** mucho dolor después del accidente.
to attack
[Verbo]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

atacar

atacar

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .Fue **atacado** por un grupo de ladrones y quedó con moretones.

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

continuar

continuar

Ex: She was too exhausted to continue running .Estaba demasiado agotada para **continuar** corriendo.
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.
hobby
[Sustantivo]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

Ex: They enjoy hiking and exploring nature as a hobby.Disfrutan del senderismo y explorar la naturaleza como **pasatiempo**.
futurist
[Sustantivo]

an artist who practices futurism, regarding modern advancements and technologies positively

futurista

futurista

futurology
[Sustantivo]

the study of future possibilities and potential developments in science, technology, society, and other areas of human endeavor

futurología, estudio de los futuros posibles

futurología, estudio de los futuros posibles

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.
prediction
[Sustantivo]

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

predicción

predicción

Ex: Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .Su audaz **predicción** sobre el mercado de valores sorprendió a la comunidad financiera.
universe
[Sustantivo]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

universo

universo

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of the universe.Los filósofos y los físicos reflexionan sobre el destino final y el origen del **universo**.
factor
[Sustantivo]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

factor

factor

Ex: The proximity to good schools was a deciding factor in choosing their new home .La proximidad a buenas escuelas fue un **factor** decisivo al elegir su nuevo hogar.

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

interrumpir

interrumpir

Ex: They are interrupting the game to fix a technical issue .Están **interrumpiendo** el juego para solucionar un problema técnico.
various
[Adjetivo]

several and of different types or kinds

varios

varios

Ex: The library offers various genres of books to cater to different interests .La biblioteca ofrece **varios** géneros de libros para satisfacer diferentes intereses.
certain
[Adjetivo]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

seguro

seguro

Ex: She was certain that she left her keys on the table .Ella estaba **segura** de que había dejado sus llaves en la mesa.
speculation
[Sustantivo]

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

especulación, conjetura

especulación, conjetura

Ex: Speculation about the upcoming election results sparked lively discussions .La **especulación** sobre los resultados de las próximas elecciones generó discusiones animadas.
to require
[Verbo]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Para hornear el pastel, la receta **requerirá** huevos, harina, azúcar y mantequilla.
target
[Sustantivo]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

objetivo

objetivo

Ex: The hackers aimed at government systems as their target.Los hackers apuntaron a los sistemas gubernamentales como su **objetivo**.
powerful
[Adjetivo]

possessing great strength or force

poderoso

poderoso

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .El equipo jugó con una energía **poderosa**, ganando el partido fácilmente.
to implant
[Verbo]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implantar

implantar

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon suggested implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .Para tratar la artritis severa, el cirujano ortopédico sugirió **implantar** una articulación artificial en la rodilla del paciente.
vision
[Sustantivo]

the ability to see thing through the eyes

visión

visión

Ex: The doctor confirmed that her peripheral vision was unaffected despite the injury.El médico confirmó que su **visión** periférica no se vio afectada a pesar de la lesión.

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

paralizar

paralizar

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening to paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .La enfermedad progresó rápidamente, amenazando con **paralizar** el sistema respiratorio del paciente.
destination
[Sustantivo]

the place where someone or something is headed

destino

destino

Ex: The train departed from New York City , with Chicago as its final destination.El tren salió de la ciudad de Nueva York, con Chicago como su **destino** final.
dramatically
[Adverbio]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

radicalmente

radicalmente

Ex: Her mood shifted dramatically within minutes .Su estado de ánimo cambió **dramáticamente** en cuestión de minutos.
genetic
[Adjetivo]

connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

genético

genético

Ex: Genetic counseling helps individuals and families understand the implications of their genetic makeup and make informed decisions about their health .El asesoramiento **genético** ayuda a las personas y a las familias a comprender las implicaciones de su constitución genética y a tomar decisiones informadas sobre su salud.
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .El **rascacielos** fue construido para resistir vientos fuertes y terremotos.
solar
[Adjetivo]

related to the sun

solar

solar

Ex: Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.Los paneles **solares** convierten la luz del sol en electricidad.
climate
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research .Visitaron un lugar con un **clima** desértico para su investigación arqueológica.
cure
[Sustantivo]

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

cura

cura

Ex: Unfortunately , there is no quick cure for this illness .Desafortunadamente, no hay una **cura** rápida para esta enfermedad.
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

conflicto

conflicto

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.El **conflicto** interno dentro de la organización afectó su eficiencia general y la moral.
certainty
[Sustantivo]

the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

certeza

certeza

Ex: His certainty about the project 's success helped persuade others to invest in it .Su **certeza** sobre el éxito del proyecto ayudó a persuadir a otros para que invirtieran en él.
epidemic
[Sustantivo]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

epidemia

Ex: The epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .La **epidemia** puso en tensión al sistema de salud.
natural
[Adjetivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

natural

natural

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .Él prefería usar telas **naturales** como el algodón y el lino para su ropa.
disaster
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

desastre, catástrofe

desastre, catástrofe

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public health disaster.El brote de la enfermedad fue un **desastre** de salud pública.
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .El arquitecto **alteró** el diseño después de recibir comentarios del cliente.
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