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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 11

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 11 del libro de curso Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "argumentativo", "rito", "sabotaje", etc.

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rite
rite
[Sustantivo]

a formal or traditional act performed for a specific purpose, often in religious or cultural ceremonies

rito, ceremonia

rito, ceremonia

Ex: The warriors took part in a victory rite after battle.

Los guerreros participaron en un rito de victoria después de la batalla.

unforgettable
unforgettable
[Adjetivo]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inolvidable, memorable

inolvidable, memorable

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever .

El momento inolvidable cuando se conocieron por primera vez permaneció grabado en sus recuerdos para siempre.

sleepover
sleepover
[Sustantivo]

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

pijamada, noche de pijamas

pijamada, noche de pijamas

Ex: After the sleepover, they all agreed to have one every month .

Después de la pijamada, todos acordaron tener una cada mes.

crush
crush
[Sustantivo]

a brief or intense romantic infatuation

enamoramiento

enamoramiento

Ex: She blushed whenever she saw her crush.

Ella se sonrojaba cada vez que veía a su amor platónico.

trip
trip
[Sustantivo]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

viaje, excursión

viaje, excursión

Ex: She went on a quick shopping trip to the mall to pick up some essentials .

Ella fue a un viaje rápido de compras al centro comercial para recoger algunos artículos esenciales.

heartbreak
heartbreak
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great distress or sadness

desconsuelo, angustia

desconsuelo, angustia

Ex: Losing the championship match in the final seconds was a heartbreaking moment for the team and their fans alike.

Perder el partido de campeonato en los últimos segundos fue un momento desgarrador para el equipo y sus fanáticos por igual.

immature
immature
[Adjetivo]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

inmaduro

inmaduro

Ex: He realized his reaction was immature and apologized for his outburst .

Se dio cuenta de que su reacción era inmadura y se disculpó por su arrebato.

congratulations
congratulations
[Sustantivo]

an expression of joy or approval offered to someone to acknowledge their achievement, success, or good fortune

felicitaciones, enhorabuena

felicitaciones, enhorabuena

Ex: The coach offered his congratulations to the team after their hard-fought victory .

El entrenador ofreció sus felicitaciones al equipo después de su victoria arduamente ganada.

nephew
nephew
[Sustantivo]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

sobrino

sobrino

Ex: The proud uncle held his newborn nephew in his arms .

El tío orgulloso sostenía a su sobrino recién nacido en sus brazos.

responsibility
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .

Los padres tienen la responsabilidad de proporcionar un entorno seguro y enriquecedor para sus hijos.

independent
independent
[Adjetivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

independiente

independiente

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .

El pensador independiente desafía la sabiduría convencional y forja su propio camino en la vida.

before
before
[Adverbio]

at an earlier point in time

antes

antes

Ex: You have asked me this question before.

Ya me has hecho esta pregunta antes.

after
after
[Adverbio]

at a later time

después de

después de

Ex: They moved to a new city and got married not long after.

Se mudaron a una nueva ciudad y se casaron poco tiempo después.

once
once
[Adverbio]

for one single time

una vez

una vez

Ex: He slipped once on the ice but caught himself .

Se resbaló una vez en el hielo pero se recuperó.

moment
moment
[Sustantivo]

a very short period of time

momento

momento

Ex: We shared a beautiful moment watching the sunset .

Compartimos un hermoso momento viendo la puesta de sol.

until
until
[Preposición]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

hasta

hasta

Ex: They practiced basketball until they got better .

Practicaron baloncesto hasta que mejoraron.

milestone
milestone
[Sustantivo]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

hito, momento clave

hito, momento clave

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .

La nueva ley marca un hito en los esfuerzos de protección ambiental.

to retire
to retire
[Verbo]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

jubilarse

jubilarse

Ex: Many people look forward to the day they can retire.

Muchas personas esperan con ansias el día en que puedan jubilarse.

license
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.

personal
personal
[Adjetivo]

only relating or belonging to one person

personal

personal

Ex: The artist 's studio was filled with personal artwork and creative projects .

El estudio del artista estaba lleno de obras de arte personales y proyectos creativos.

characteristic
characteristic
[Adjetivo]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

característico

característico

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is a characteristic trait of her personality .

La forma en que ella reacciona a los desafíos es un rasgo característico de su personalidad.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjetivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambicioso

ambicioso

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .

Su naturaleza ambiciosa lo llevó a asumir proyectos desafiantes que otros consideraban imposibles, demostrando sus capacidades una y otra vez.

argumentative
argumentative
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

discutidor, argumentativo

discutidor, argumentativo

Ex: Despite his argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .

A pesar de sus tendencias argumentativas, era respetado por sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico.

carefree
carefree
[Adjetivo]

having a relaxed, worry-free nature

despreocupado, libre de preocupaciones

despreocupado, libre de preocupaciones

Ex: They spent a carefree summer traveling across Europe .

Pasaron un verano despreocupado viajando por Europa.

dependable
dependable
[Adjetivo]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

fiable

fiable

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .

El profesor confiable brinda apoyo y orientación constantes a los estudiantes.

naive
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

ingenuo, inocente

ingenuo, inocente

Ex: His naive optimism about the future was endearing , but sometimes unrealistic given the harsh realities of life .

Su optimismo ingenuo sobre el futuro era entrañable, pero a veces poco realista dadas las duras realidades de la vida.

pragmatic
pragmatic
[Adjetivo]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmático

pragmático

Ex: Facing a complex problem , the engineer proposed a pragmatic solution that considered both efficiency and feasibility .

Ante un problema complejo, el ingeniero propuso una solución pragmática que consideraba tanto la eficiencia como la viabilidad.

rebellious
rebellious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelde

rebelde

Ex: The rebellious employee pushed back against restrictive corporate policies , advocating for more flexible work arrangements .

El empleado rebelde se resistió a las políticas corporativas restrictivas, abogando por arreglos de trabajo más flexibles.

sophisticated
sophisticated
[Adjetivo]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

sofisticado

sofisticado

Ex: The sophisticated diplomat navigated the complex negotiations with ease .

El diplomático sofisticado navegó con facilidad por las complejas negociaciones.

wise
wise
[Adjetivo]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

sabio, prudente

sabio, prudente

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .

Prestar atención a las advertencias de los sabios ancianos puede ayudar a evitar posibles trampas y arrepentimientos en la vida.

internship
internship
[Sustantivo]

the initial phase of medical training in which a graduate works under supervision in a hospital or clinic

pasantía, internado

pasantía, internado

Ex: The hospital offers a competitive internship program for newly graduated doctors .

El hospital ofrece un programa de internado competitivo para médicos recién graduados.

irresponsible
irresponsible
[Adjetivo]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

irresponsable

irresponsable

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .

El uso irresponsable de los recursos naturales llevó a la degradación ambiental en el área.

grade
grade
[Sustantivo]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

nota

nota

Ex: The students eagerly awaited their report cards to see their final grades.

Los estudiantes esperaban ansiosamente sus boletines para ver sus calificaciones finales.

additional
additional
[Adjetivo]

added or extra to what is already present or available

adicional, extra

adicional, extra

Ex: He requested additional time to review the contract before signing .

Solicitó tiempo adicional para revisar el contrato antes de firmar.

apology
apology
[Sustantivo]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

disculpa, perdón

disculpa, perdón

Ex: After realizing her mistake , she offered a sincere apology to her colleague .

Después de darse cuenta de su error, ofreció una disculpa sincera a su colega.

to look up
to look up
[Verbo]

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

buscar

buscar

Ex: You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary .

Deberías buscar la palabra para mejorar tu vocabulario.

essay
essay
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The newspaper published an essay criticizing government policies .

El periódico publicó un ensayo que critica las políticas del gobierno.

button
button
[Sustantivo]

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

botón

botón

Ex: The jacket has three buttons in the front for closing it .

La chaqueta tiene tres botones en la parte delantera para cerrarla.

accident
accident
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accidente

accidente

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .

A pesar de tomar precauciones, los accidentes aún pueden ocurrir en el lugar de trabajo.

to accuse
to accuse
[Verbo]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

acusar

acusar

Ex: The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands .

Los manifestantes acusaron al gobierno de ignorar sus demandas.

purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .

Encontrar el propósito de uno en la vida a menudo implica introspección y comprensión de las pasiones y valores propios.

toward
toward
[Preposición]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

hacia, a

hacia, a

Ex: He walked toward the library to return his books .

Caminó hacia la biblioteca para devolver sus libros.

fault
fault
[Sustantivo]

a wrong move or act

error, falla

error, falla

Ex: The committee found a fault in the financial report , leading to an audit .

El comité encontró una falta en el informe financiero, lo que llevó a una auditoría.

still
still
[Adverbio]

up to now or the time stated

aún

aún

Ex: The concert tickets are still available .

Las entradas para el concierto están todavía disponibles.

to hurt
to hurt
[Verbo]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

hacer daño, lastimar

hacer daño, lastimar

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .

Ella estaba corriendo y se lastimó el músculo del muslo.

obviously
obviously
[Adverbio]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

Ex: The cake was half-eaten , so obviously, someone had already enjoyed a slice .

El pastel estaba medio comido, así que obviamente, alguien ya había disfrutado de un trozo.

fuse
fuse
[Sustantivo]

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

fusible

fusible

Ex: Modern homes often use circuit breakers instead of fuses.

Los hogares modernos suelen usar interruptores automáticos en lugar de fusibles.

to offer
to offer
[Verbo]

to present or propose something to someone

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .

Generosamente ofreció su tiempo y experiencia para asesorar a emprendedores aspirantes.

to recover
to recover
[Verbo]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

recuperarse

recuperarse

Ex: With proper treatment , many people can recover from mental health challenges .

Con el tratamiento adecuado, muchas personas pueden recuperarse de los desafíos de salud mental.

to sabotage

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

sabotear

sabotear

Ex: Sabotaging your own success by procrastination is counterproductive .

Sabotear tu propio éxito por la procrastinación es contraproducente.

necessary
necessary
[Adjetivo]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

necesario

necesario

Ex: Having the right tools is necessary to complete the project efficiently .

Tener las herramientas adecuadas es necesario para completar el proyecto de manera eficiente.

heartfelt
heartfelt
[Adjetivo]

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

sincero, profundo

sincero, profundo

effective
effective
[Adjetivo]

achieving the intended or desired result

eficaz, efectivo

eficaz, efectivo

Ex: Wearing sunscreen every day is an effective way to protect your skin from sun damage .

Usar protector solar todos los días es una forma efectiva de proteger tu piel del daño solar.

blackmail
blackmail
[Sustantivo]

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

chantaje

chantaje

Ex: The police launched an investigation into a case of blackmail involving threatening letters sent to a local politician .

La policía inició una investigación sobre un caso de chantaje que involucra cartas amenazantes enviadas a un político local.

discussion
discussion
[Sustantivo]

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

discusión

discusión

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .

La discusión sobre la ley propuesta duró horas.

to forgive
to forgive
[Verbo]

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

perdonar

perdonar

Ex: Last year, the family forgave their relative for past wrongs.

El año pasado, la familia perdonó a su pariente por los errores del pasado.

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