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El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "mansion", "helpful", "dishwasher", etc.

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central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .Las viejas tuberías de la **calefacción central** comenzaron a hacer ruidos de golpeteo al calentarse.
DVD player
[Sustantivo]

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

reproductor de DVD

reproductor de DVD

Ex: We'll need an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the TV.Necesitaremos un cable HDMI para conectar el **reproductor de DVD** al televisor.
microwave
[Sustantivo]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

microondas

microondas

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .La cocina está equipada con un nuevo **microondas** que tiene múltiples configuraciones para cocinar y recalentar alimentos.
radio
[Sustantivo]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

radio

Ex: We enjoy listening to the radio during our road trips .Disfrutamos escuchar la **radio** durante nuestros viajes por carretera.
oven
[Sustantivo]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

horno

horno

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .Asaron un pollo entero en el **horno** para la cena del domingo.
computer
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

computadora, ordenador

computadora, ordenador

Ex: The computer has a large storage capacity for files .La **computadora** tiene una gran capacidad de almacenamiento para archivos.
washing machine
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

lavadora

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .El ciclo de centrifugado de la **lavadora** ayuda a eliminar el exceso de agua de la ropa.
Hoover
[Sustantivo]

a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt

aspiradora, hoover

aspiradora, hoover

Ex: He repaired the Hoover instead of buying a new one.Reparó el **Hoover** en lugar de comprar uno nuevo.
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .El nuevo **lavavajillas** tiene un ciclo de lavado rápido para cargas pequeñas.
phone
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

teléfono

teléfono

Ex: Before the advent of smartphones , landline phones were more common .Antes de la llegada de los smartphones, los **teléfonos** fijos eran más comunes.
television
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisión

televisión

Ex: She turned the television on to catch the news .Ella encendió el **televisor** para ver las noticias.
fortunate
[Adjetivo]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

afortunado, dichoso

afortunado, dichoso

Ex: They considered themselves fortunate for having such a generous and understanding boss .Se consideraban **afortunados** por tener un jefe tan generoso y comprensivo.
unfortunate
[Adjetivo]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

desafortunado,  lamentable

desafortunado, lamentable

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .Los accidentes **desafortunados** pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento, por eso es importante priorizar siempre la seguridad.
lucky
[Adjetivo]

having or bringing good luck

afortunado

afortunado

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .Eres **afortunado** de tener una familia tan cariñosa.
fortunately
[Adverbio]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

afortunadamente, por suerte

afortunadamente, por suerte

Ex: He misplaced his keys , but fortunately, he had a spare set stored in a secure location .Extravió sus llaves, pero **afortunadamente**, tenía un juego de repuesto guardado en un lugar seguro.
unfortunately
[Adverbio]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Ex: Unfortunately, the company had to downsize , resulting in the layoff of several employees .**Desafortunadamente**, la empresa tuvo que reducir su tamaño, lo que resultó en el despido de varios empleados.
luckily
[Adverbio]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

por suerte

por suerte

Ex: She misplaced her phone , but luckily, she retraced her steps and found it in the car .Ella perdió su teléfono, pero **afortunadamente**, repasó sus pasos y lo encontró en el coche.
quick
[Adjetivo]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rápido

rápido

Ex: The quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .El zorro **rápido** se lanzó a través del campo, desapareciendo en el bosque.
quickly
[Adverbio]

with a lot of speed

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .El río fluyó **rápidamente** después de fuertes lluvias.
easy
[Adjetivo]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

fácil

fácil

Ex: The math problem was easy to solve ; it only required basic addition .El problema de matemáticas fue **fácil** de resolver; solo requería una suma básica.
easily
[Adverbio]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

fácilmente

fácilmente

Ex: The team won the match easily.El equipo ganó el partido **fácilmente**.
surprising
[Adjetivo]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

sorprendente

sorprendente

Ex: The surprising kindness of strangers made her day .La amabilidad **sorprendente** de los extraños hizo su día.
unsurprising
[Adjetivo]

not causing surprise or unexpectedness, usually because it was already known or predicted

poco sorprendente, esperado

poco sorprendente, esperado

Ex: Her unsurprising reaction showed that she had anticipated what was coming .Su reacción **poco sorprendente** mostró que había anticipado lo que venía.
helpful
[Adjetivo]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

útil

útil

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .Un consejo **útil** puede ahorrar tiempo y esfuerzo durante un proyecto.
surprisingly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

sorprendentemente

sorprendentemente

Ex: She answered the question surprisingly well , demonstrating unexpected knowledge .Ella respondió a la pregunta **sorprendentemente** bien, demostrando un conocimiento inesperado.
unsurprisingly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is not surprising or unexpected

como era de esperar, no es sorprendente

como era de esperar, no es sorprendente

Ex: Unsurprisingly, the well-known author 's latest book quickly climbed the bestseller list .Como era de esperar, el último libro del conocido autor rápidamente subió a la lista de los más vendidos.
unhelpful
[Adjetivo]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

inútil, poco útil

inútil, poco útil

Ex: The unhelpful advice from friends only confused her more about which decision to make .Los consejos **poco útiles** de los amigos solo la confundieron más sobre qué decisión tomar.
helpfully
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows willingness or readiness to assist someone

útilmente, de manera servicial

útilmente, de manera servicial

Ex: They helpfully offered suggestions for improving my resume .
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.
unnecessary
[Adjetivo]

not needed at all or more than what is required

innecesario

innecesario

Ex: Using overly complicated language in the presentation was unnecessary; the audience would have understood simpler terms .Usar un lenguaje excesivamente complicado en la presentación fue **innecesario**; el público habría entendido términos más simples.
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.
unnecessarily
[Adverbio]

without a valid reason or purpose

innecesariamente, sin necesidad

innecesariamente, sin necesidad

Ex: The project timeline was extended unnecessarily due to delays that could have been avoided with better planning .El cronograma del proyecto se extendió **innecesariamente** debido a retrasos que podrían haberse evitado con una mejor planificación.
modern-day
[Adjetivo]

of or belonging to the present time

contemporáneo, moderno

contemporáneo, moderno

Ex: The film portrays a modern-day version of the classic tale .La película presenta una versión **moderna** del cuento clásico.

a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

Ex: The garden in the semi-detached house was separated by a low hedge from the neighbor 's yard .El jardín de la **casa adosada** estaba separado del patio del vecino por un seto bajo.
laborsaving
[Adjetivo]

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

ahorrador de mano de obra, que facilita el trabajo

ahorrador de mano de obra, que facilita el trabajo

Ex: The labor-saving device allowed them to complete the gardening work in half the usual time.El dispositivo **ahorrador de trabajo** les permitió completar el trabajo de jardinería en la mitad del tiempo habitual.
storey
[Sustantivo]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: The second storey provides a beautiful view of the garden .El **piso** ofrece una hermosa vista del jardín.
old-fashioned
[Adjetivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

pasado de moda

pasado de moda

Ex: Despite having GPS on his phone , John sticks to his old-fashioned paper maps when planning road trips .A pesar de tener GPS en su teléfono, John se apega a sus mapas de papel **anticuados** al planificar viajes por carretera.
full-time
[Adjetivo]

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

a tiempo completo

a tiempo completo

Ex: She recently started a full-time job at the bank.Ella recientemente comenzó un trabajo **a tiempo completo** en el banco.
open-plan
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

sin paredes interiores

sin paredes interiores

Ex: The open-plan design of the restaurant allows diners to see into the kitchen while they eat .El diseño **open-plan** del restaurante permite a los comensales ver la cocina mientras comen.
house
[Sustantivo]

a building where people live, especially as a family

casa

casa

Ex: The modern house featured large windows , allowing ample natural light to fill every room .La **casa** moderna contaba con grandes ventanales, permitiendo que abundante luz natural llenara cada habitación.
home
[Sustantivo]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

casa, hogar

casa, hogar

Ex: He enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of his home.Disfruta del ambiente tranquilo de su **hogar**.
block
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

Ex: Each block has its own community garden and recreational area .Cada **bloque** tiene su propio jardín comunitario y área recreativa.
flat
[Sustantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

plano

plano

Ex: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .El agente inmobiliario les mostró varios **pisos**, cada uno con características y diseños únicos.
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .El **bungalow** contaba con un jardín hermosamente diseñado con una variedad de plantas tropicales y flores.
caravan
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping

caravana

caravana

Ex: They rented a spacious caravan for their road trip through Europe .Alquilaron una **caravana** espaciosa para su viaje por carretera por Europa.
detached house
[Sustantivo]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

Ex: She loved the idea of having a detached house with a private backyard .
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library .Siempre soñó con tener una **mansión** con una gran escalera y una biblioteca.

a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

Ex: The garden in the semi-detached house was separated by a low hedge from the neighbor 's yard .El jardín de la **casa adosada** estaba separado del patio del vecino por un seto bajo.
tent
[Sustantivo]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tienda de campaña

tienda de campaña

Ex: We slept in a tent during our camping trip .Dormimos en una **tienda** durante nuestro viaje de camping.
terraced house
[Sustantivo]

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

casa adosada, casa en hilera

casa adosada, casa en hilera

Ex: They decided to convert the attic of their terraced house into an extra bedroom .Decidieron convertir el ático de su **casa adosada** en un dormitorio adicional.
castle
[Sustantivo]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

castillo

castillo

Ex: He dreamed of living in a fairytale castle overlooking the sea .Soñaba con vivir en un **castillo** de cuento de hadas con vistas al mar.
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .Soñaban con jubilarse en una pequeña **cabaña** en el campo inglés.
refrigerator
[Sustantivo]

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

nevera, refrigerador

nevera, refrigerador

Ex: The fridge has a freezer section for storing frozen foods.El **refrigerador** tiene una sección de congelador para almacenar alimentos congelados.
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