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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 13

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flare", "assumption", "baffle", etc.

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pet peeve
[Sustantivo]

something that annoys or bothers someone on a personal levelsomething that annoys or bothers someone on a personal level

pet peeves

pet peeves

Ex: A pet peeve of mine is drivers who do n’t use turn signals .Un **fastidio** mío son los conductores que no usan las señales de giro.

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to drive anyone to madness.
to push
[Verbo]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

empujar

empujar

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .Ellos **empujaron** la caja pesada al otro lado de la habitación.

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.
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.Ella **discute** con sus compañeros de clase sobre el mejor equipo de fútbol.

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

criticar

criticar

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .Es injusto **criticar** a alguien sin entender los desafíos que enfrenta.
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 cut
[Verbo]

(of lines) to cross one another

cortar, cruzar

cortar, cruzar

Ex: The path of the comet cuts the trajectory of the asteroid, resulting in a close encounter.La trayectoria del cometa **corta** la del asteroide, lo que resulta en un encuentro cercano.
line
[Sustantivo]

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

fila

fila

Ex: There was a long line of customers waiting to buy tickets .Había una larga **fila** de clientes esperando para comprar boletos.
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.
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para lograr el mejor resultado **posible**, necesitamos trabajar juntos.
cafeteria
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

cafetería

cafetería

Ex: We usually have lunch in the school cafeteria.Por lo general, almorzamos en la **cafetería** de la escuela.
groom
[Sustantivo]

a man who is getting married

novio

novio

Ex: After the wedding ceremony , the groom thanked everyone for their love and support .Después de la ceremonia de boda, el **novio** agradeció a todos por su amor y apoyo.
to soak
[Verbo]

to make someone or something extremely wet

calar, empapar

calar, empapar

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it .Ella derramó accidentalmente su bebida, **empapando** el mantel y todo lo que había encima.
nuts
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

loco, chiflado

loco, chiflado

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .La gente pensaba que estaba **loco** por vivir solo en el bosque.
to fight
[Verbo]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

pelear, luchar

pelear, luchar

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .Los miembros de la pandilla **pelearon** en la calle, causando caos.
permission
[Sustantivo]

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

permiso, autorización

permiso, autorización

Ex: Visitors must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private property .Los visitantes deben obtener **permiso** del propietario antes de ingresar a una propiedad privada.
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.
inconsiderate
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

inconsiderado, desconsiderado

inconsiderado, desconsiderado

Ex: It was inconsiderate of him to forget her birthday without even sending a card .
mad
[Adjetivo]

feeling very angry or displeased

enojado, enfadado

enojado, enfadado

Ex: She was mad at the dishonesty of her colleague .Ella estaba **enfadada** por la deshonestidad de su colega.
mess
[Sustantivo]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

desorden, lío

desorden, lío

Ex: He felt like his life was a mess after losing his job .Sentía que su vida era un **desastre** después de perder su trabajo.
reaction
[Sustantivo]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

reacción

reacción

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers .El final inesperado de la película provocó fuertes **reacciones** en los espectadores.
assumption
[Sustantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposición

suposición

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.La decisión se basó en la **suposición** de que se aprobaría el financiamiento.
criticism
[Sustantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

crítica

crítica

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .Las **críticas** del manager impulsaron al equipo a desempeñarse mejor la próxima vez.
to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .Los miembros del sindicato están planeando exigir cambios en las políticas de la empresa durante la próxima reunión con la gerencia.
excuse
[Sustantivo]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

excusa, pretexto

excusa, pretexto

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .Su **excusa** por no completar el proyecto a tiempo no fue convincente, y se le pidió que lo rehiciera.
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.
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Aprecio tu **sugerencia** de probar la meditación como técnica para aliviar el estrés.
suspicion
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

sospecha,  desconfianza

sospecha, desconfianza

Ex: The community was filled with suspicion about the new mayor ’s intentions .La comunidad estaba llena de **sospecha** sobre las intenciones del nuevo alcalde.
warning
[Sustantivo]

a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

advertencia,  alerta

advertencia, alerta

Ex: The warning lights on the dashboard indicated a potential problem with the engine.Las luces de **advertencia** en el tablero indicaban un problema potencial con el motor.
selfish
[Adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .El político **egoísta** priorizó su propia agenda sobre las necesidades de sus electores.

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

terminar (una relación)

terminar (una relación)

Ex: He found it hard to break up with her , but he knew it was the right decision .Le resultó difícil **romper** con ella, pero sabía que era la decisión correcta.
to bet
[Verbo]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

apostar

apostar

Ex: Last week , the group bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .La semana pasada, el grupo **apostó** en la ruleta del casino.
to blame
[Verbo]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

culpar, echar la culpa a

culpar, echar la culpa a

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility , he tried to blame external factors for his own shortcomings .En lugar de asumir la responsabilidad, intentó **culpar** a factores externos por sus propias deficiencias.
to pretend
[Verbo]

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

fingir

fingir

Ex: The spy pretended to be a tourist while gathering information in a foreign country .El espía **fingió** ser un turista mientras recopilaba información en un país extranjero.
haircut
[Sustantivo]

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

corte de pelo, peinado

corte de pelo, peinado

Ex: I ’m thinking about getting a haircut for the summer , something lighter .Estoy pensando en hacerme un **corte de pelo** para el verano, algo más ligero.
previously
[Adverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente, antes

anteriormente, antes

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team , but no concrete plans were made .El proyecto había sido propuesto y discutido **previamente** por el equipo, pero no se hicieron planes concretos.
tricky
[Adjetivo]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

complicado

complicado

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .Descifrar las instrucciones **complicadas** para armar muebles puede ser frustrante sin las herramientas adecuadas y la experiencia.

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic took place centuries ago .
mysterious
[Adjetivo]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

misterioso

misterioso

Ex: The old book had a mysterious aura that intrigued the reader .El viejo libro tenía un aura **misteriosa** que intrigaba al lector.
trumpet
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

trompeta

trompeta

Ex: She took private lessons to improve her embouchure and breath control on the trumpet.Ella tomó lecciones privadas para mejorar su embocadura y control de la respiración en la **trompeta**.
phenomenon
[Sustantivo]

a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

fenómeno, manifestación

fenómeno, manifestación

Ex: Earthquakes are natural phenomena that scientists continuously study.Los terremotos son **fenómenos** naturales que los científicos estudian continuamente.
fear
[Sustantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

miedo

miedo

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .Su **miedo** a hablar en público lo llevó a evitar presentaciones y discursos.
fascination
[Sustantivo]

the state of having great interest in something or someone

fascinación

fascinación

announcement
[Sustantivo]

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

anuncio, comunicado

anuncio, comunicado

Ex: The announcement of the winner was met with applause .El **anuncio** del ganador fue recibido con aplausos.
to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicar, suponer, involucrar

implicar, suponer, involucrar

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .La prueba **implicará** responder preguntas sobre una fotografía.
flare
[Sustantivo]

a sudden, brief burst of increased brightness observed from the sun's surface, usually accompanied by a burst of energy and radiation

llamarada, fulguración

llamarada, fulguración

Ex: Astronomers studied the flare to understand solar activity .Los astrónomos estudiaron **la llamarada** para comprender la actividad solar.
to baffle
[Verbo]

to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

desconcertar, confundir

desconcertar, confundir

Ex: The cryptic message left by the suspect baffled the detectives .El mensaje críptico dejado por el sospechoso **desconcertó** a los detectives.
high-pitched
[Adjetivo]

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

agudo (sonido)

agudo (sonido)

Ex: The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound that was impossible to ignore , ensuring everyone evacuated the building safely .La alarma emitió un sonido **agudo** que era imposible de ignorar, asegurando que todos evacuaran el edificio de manera segura.
flute
[Sustantivo]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

flauta

flauta

Ex: He took flute lessons to improve his breath control and technique , aiming to become a professional musician .Tomó lecciones de **flauta** para mejorar su control de la respiración y técnica, con el objetivo de convertirse en un músico profesional.
squealing
[Adjetivo]

creating or having a high-pitched and usually loud noise that is typically caused by friction or pressure

chillón, agudo

chillón, agudo

inspector
[Sustantivo]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

inspector

inspector

Ex: Inspector Johnson was commended for his diligent work in uncovering corruption within the department.El **inspector** Johnson fue elogiado por su trabajo diligente al descubrir la corrupción dentro del departamento.
resident
[Sustantivo]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

residente

residente

Ex: The community center hosts events and activities for residents of all ages .
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