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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 11

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "argumentative", "rite", "sabotage", etc.

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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
[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 .
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
[Sustantivo]

a strong, temporary feeling of love toward a person

enamoramiento

enamoramiento

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a period of time spent working for free or little pay in order to gain experience or to become qualified in a particular field

pasantía, internado

pasantía, internado

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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** en la vida a menudo implica introspección y comprensión de las pasiones y valores propios.
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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
[Adjetivo]

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

sincero, profundo

sincero, profundo

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
[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
[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
[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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