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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 13

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 13 del libro de curso Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como « flare », « assumption », « baffle », etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
pet peeve
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: Her pet peeve is when people don’t reply to messages. 
to [drive] {sb} (crazy|mad|insane|nuts)

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

Ex: The constant noise from the construction work next door is driving me crazy. 
to push
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: She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store. 
to interrupt

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

interrumpir

interrumpir

Ex: She interrupted the meeting to ask a question. 
to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying! 
to criticize

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

criticar

criticar

Ex: The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of organization and clarity. 
constantly
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: She was constantly checking her phone for messages. 
to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

(of lines) to cross one another

cortar, cruzar

cortar, cruzar

Ex: The line cuts the circle at two points. 
line
line
[Sustantivo]

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

fila

fila

Ex: The buses were parked in a line at the bus station. 
certain
certain
[Adjetivo]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

seguro

seguro

Ex: Being certain of her feelings, she decided to confess her love. 
possible
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
cafeteria
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: The cafeteria is a popular place for students to socialize during break time. 
groom
groom
[Sustantivo]

a man who is getting married

novio

novio

Ex: The groom looked dashing in his tailored suit as he waited at the altar. 
to soak
to soak
[Verbo]

to make someone or something extremely wet

calar, empapar

calar, empapar

Ex: The sudden downpour soaked everyone at the outdoor concert, leaving them drenched and scrambling for cover. 
nuts
nuts
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

loco, chiflado

loco, chiflado

Ex: That guy is nuts if he thinks this plan will work. 
to fight
to fight
[Verbo]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

pelear, luchar

pelear, luchar

Ex: The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war. 
permission
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: Before accessing the restricted area, employees must obtain permission from their supervisor. 
nephew
nephew
[Sustantivo]

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

sobrino

sobrino

Ex: I bought a toy for my nephew's birthday. 
inconsiderate
inconsiderate
[Adjetivo]

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

inconsiderado, desconsiderado

inconsiderado, desconsiderado

Ex: His inconsiderate remarks about her appearance made her feel uncomfortable. 
mad
mad
[Adjetivo]

feeling very angry or displeased

enojado, enfadado

enojado, enfadado

Ex: He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again. 
mess
mess
[Sustantivo]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

desorden, lío

desorden, lío

Ex: After the party, the living room was a complete mess. 
reaction
reaction
[Sustantivo]

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

reacción

reacción

Ex: Her immediate reaction to the news was one of disbelief. 
assumption
assumption
[Sustantivo]

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

suposición

suposición

Ex: His assumption about the meeting time was incorrect. 
criticism
criticism
[Sustantivo]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

crítica

crítica

Ex: His criticism helped me see flaws I hadn’t noticed before. 
to demand
to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations. 
excuse
excuse
[Sustantivo]

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

excusa, pretexto

excusa, pretexto

Ex: He made an excuse for being late to the meeting, claiming that traffic was heavy. 
prediction
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 prediction about the weather was surprisingly accurate. 
suggestion
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

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

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: His suggestion to streamline the company's workflow was well-received by the team. 
suspicion
suspicion
[Sustantivo]

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

sospecha,  desconfianza

sospecha, desconfianza

Ex: She had a suspicion that he was hiding something from her. 
warning
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 weather forecast issued a severe storm warning for the entire region. 
selfish
selfish
[Adjetivo]

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

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others. 
to break up

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

terminar (una relación)

terminar (una relación)

Ex: He decided to break up after she moved away for college. 
to bet
to bet
[Verbo]

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

apostar

apostar

Ex: Friends often bet on sports events to make watching more exciting. 
to blame
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: The teacher decided to blame the entire class for the disruption, even though only a few students were involved. 
to pretend
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: He pretended to enjoy the meal, even though it didn't taste good, to avoid causing offense. 
haircut
haircut
[Sustantivo]

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

corte de pelo, peinado

corte de pelo, peinado

Ex: She got a new haircut that made her look more polished. 
previously
previously
[Adverbio]

before the present moment or a specific time

anteriormente, antes

anteriormente, antes

Ex: She had previously worked for a different company before joining the current one. 
tricky
tricky
[Adjetivo]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

complicado

complicado

Ex: Driving in heavy traffic can be tricky, especially during rush hour. 
to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The wedding will take place in a beautiful garden by the lake. 
mysterious
mysterious
[Adjetivo]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

misterioso

misterioso

Ex: The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains mysterious, as archaeologists continue to uncover clues but struggle to piece together the full story. 
trumpet
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: He played a soulful melody on the trumpet during the jazz performance. 
phenomenon
phenomenon
[Sustantivo]

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

fenómeno, hecho observable

fenómeno, hecho observable

Ex: Northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon. 
fear
fear
[Sustantivo]

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

miedo

miedo

Ex: The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder. 
fascination
fascination
[Sustantivo]

the state of having great interest in something or someone

fascinación

fascinación

Ex: He watched the magician with fascination. 
announcement
announcement
[Sustantivo]

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

anuncio, comunicado

anuncio, comunicado

Ex: The couple made an announcement to their friends and family about their engagement. 
to involve
to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicar, suponer, involucrar

implicar, suponer, involucrar

Ex: Any investment involves an element of risk. 
flare
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: The solar flare emitted a powerful burst of radiation. 
to baffle
to baffle
[Verbo]

to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

desconcertar, confundir

desconcertar, confundir

Ex: The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees. 
high-pitched
high-pitched
[Adjetivo]

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

agudo (sonido)

agudo (sonido)

Ex: The child's high-pitched laughter filled the room, bringing a sense of joy to everyone present. 
flute
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: She played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra's performance. 
squealing
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
inspector
[Sustantivo]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

inspector

inspector

Ex: The inspector led the investigation into the robbery. 
resident
resident
[Sustantivo]

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

residente

residente

Ex: The new resident of the apartment complex introduced herself to her neighbors. 
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