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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 15 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "plagiarism", "inadequate", "controversial", etc.

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to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: The regulations prohibit parking in front of fire hydrants to ensure easy access for emergency vehicles .Las regulaciones **prohíben** estacionar frente a los hidrantes para garantizar el acceso fácil de los vehículos de emergencia.
law
[Sustantivo]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

ley

ley

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.Es importante conocer tus derechos bajo la **ley**.
to pass
[Verbo]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

aprobar, decretar

aprobar, decretar

Ex: The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution asking the two countries to resume peace negotiations .El Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas ha **aprobado** una resolución pidiendo a los dos países que reanuden las negociaciones de paz.
unmarried
[Adjetivo]

not having a legal or official romantic partner

no casado

no casado

Ex: Many unmarried couples choose to cohabit without formalizing their relationship through marriage .Muchas parejas **no casadas** eligen convivir sin formalizar su relación mediante el matrimonio.
parachuting
[Sustantivo]

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

paracaidismo

paracaidismo

Ex: Parachuting competitions test participants on precision landing and freefall maneuvers .Las competiciones de **paracaidismo** ponen a prueba a los participantes en el aterrizaje de precisión y las maniobras en caída libre.
illegal
[Adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

ilegal

ilegal

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .Los empleadores que discriminan a los empleados por motivos de raza o género están incurriendo en un comportamiento **ilegal**.
pigeon
[Sustantivo]

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

paloma

paloma

Ex: She took a photo of a pigeon sitting on a statue .Ella tomó una foto de una **paloma** sentada en una estatua.
unattended
[Adjetivo]

not being taken care of or looked after, especially due to a lack of attention or absence of a responsible person

desatendido, sin vigilancia

desatendido, sin vigilancia

Ex: The unattended store counter led to a few items being stolen .El mostrador de la tienda **desatendido** llevó a que algunos artículos fueran robados.
vehicle
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

vehículo

vehículo

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.El accidente involucró tres **vehículos**.
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.
rule
[Sustantivo]

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

regla, norma

regla, norma

Ex: The new rule requires everyone to wear masks in public spaces .La nueva **regla** requiere que todos usen máscaras en espacios públicos.
regulation
[Sustantivo]

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

regla, reglamento

regla, reglamento

Ex: Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can release into the air and water .Las **regulaciones** ambientales limitan la cantidad de contaminantes que las fábricas pueden liberar al aire y al agua.
to install
[Verbo]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

instalar

instalar

Ex: To enhance energy efficiency , they decided to install solar panels on the roof .Para mejorar la eficiencia energética, decidieron **instalar** paneles solares en el techo.
soundproof
[Adjetivo]

preventing sound from entering or leaving a room or space, typically through the use of special materials or construction techniques

insonorizado, insonoro

insonorizado, insonoro

Ex: He wore soundproof headphones to concentrate in the noisy environment .Usó auriculares **insonorizados** para concentrarse en el entorno ruidoso.
to permit
[Verbo]

to allow something or someone to do something

permitir, autorizar

permitir, autorizar

Ex: The manager permits employees to take an extra break if needed .El gerente **permite** a los empleados tomar un descanso adicional si es necesario.
owner
[Sustantivo]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

dueño, propietario

dueño, propietario

Ex: The software owner is responsible for maintaining and updating the application .El **propietario** del software es responsable de mantener y actualizar la aplicación.
leash
[Sustantivo]

a long piece of rope, leather strap or light chain used for guiding and controlling a dog or other animals

correa, traílla

correa, traílla

Ex: He forgot to bring a leash and had to carry the small dog in his arms .Olvidó traer una **correa** y tuvo que llevar al perro pequeño en brazos.
litter
[Sustantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La ciudad lo multó por tirar **basura** por la ventana de su auto.
helmet
[Sustantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.La astronauta aseguró su **casco** espacial antes de pisar la plataforma de lanzamiento.
controversial
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

controvertido

Ex: She made a controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .Ella hizo una afirmación **controvertida** sobre los beneficios para la salud de la dieta.
community
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who live in the same area

comunidad

comunidad

Ex: They moved to a new city and quickly became involved in their new community.Se mudaron a una nueva ciudad y rápidamente se involucraron en su nueva **comunidad**.
issue
[Sustantivo]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

problema

problema

Ex: The bank faced an issue with its online banking portal , causing inconvenience to users .El banco enfrentó un **problema** con su portal de banca en línea, causando inconvenientes a los usuarios.
to bully
[Verbo]

to use power or influence to frighten or harm someone weaker or more vulnerable

intimidar, acosar

intimidar, acosar

Ex: The online troll would bully people on social media , leaving hurtful comments and spreading negativity .El troll en línea **acosaba** a las personas en las redes sociales, dejando comentarios hirientes y difundiendo negatividad.
homelessness
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

falta de vivienda

Ex: She dedicated her career to raising awareness about homelessness and advocating for policy changes .Dedicó su carrera a concienciar sobre la **falta de vivienda** y a abogar por cambios en las políticas.
inadequate
[Adjetivo]

not having the required amount or quality

inadecuado

inadecuado

Ex: The hospital faced criticism for its inadequate medical supplies .El hospital enfrentó críticas por sus suministros médicos **inadecuados**.
irregular
[Adjetivo]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

irregular

irregular

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .Su patrón de habla **irregular** desconcertó a sus colegas, quienes encontraron difícil entenderla.
trash collection
[Sustantivo]

the process of picking up garbage and waste from households or public areas for disposal or recycling

recolección de basura, recogida de residuos

recolección de basura, recogida de residuos

Ex: Many people move to rural areas to escape noise pollution.Mucha gente se muda a zonas rurales para escapar de la contaminación acústica.
lack
[Sustantivo]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The community faced a severe lack of healthcare resources .La comunidad enfrentó una **falta** severa de recursos de atención médica.
affordable
[Adjetivo]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

económico, razonable

económico, razonable

Ex: The online retailer specializes in affordable electronic gadgets and accessories .El minorista en línea se especializa en gadgets electrónicos y accesorios **asequibles**.
noise pollution
[Sustantivo]

any unwanted or excessive sound that may cause harm or disturbance to human or animal life

contaminación acústica, polución sonora

contaminación acústica, polución sonora

Ex: Experts warn that noise pollution impacts mental health .Los expertos advierten que la **contaminación acústica** afecta a la salud mental.
overcrowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

sobrepoblado, abarrotado

sobrepoblado, abarrotado

Ex: The train was overcrowded, and there was barely enough room to stand .El tren estaba **abarrotado**, y apenas había suficiente espacio para pararse.
stray
[Adjetivo]

(with reference to an animal) lost or wandered away from its home or natural habitat

callejero, perdido

callejero, perdido

crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .El aumento de la **delincuencia** violenta ha hecho que los residentes se sientan inseguros.
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .Los voluntarios organizaron un esfuerzo de limpieza para reparar el daño causado por el **vandalismo** en el parque local.
mayor
[Sustantivo]

someone who is elected to be the head of a town or city

alcalde

alcalde

Ex: A new mayor will be chosen in the upcoming election .Un nuevo **alcalde** será elegido en las próximas elecciones.
persuasive
[Adjetivo]

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

persuasivo

persuasivo

Ex: The speaker gave a persuasive argument that won over the audience .El orador dio un argumento **persuasivo** que convenció a la audiencia.
plagiarism
[Sustantivo]

the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission

plagio

plagio

Ex: Many universities use software to check for plagiarism.Muchas universidades utilizan software para verificar el **plagio**.
aside
[Adverbio]

toward the side and away from the main path

aparte de

aparte de

Ex: She cleared the clutter off the table and pushed it aside.Ella despejó el desorden de la mesa y lo empujó **a un lado**.
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ellos **sospechan** que la empresa podría estar ocultando información importante.
available
[Adjetivo]

ready for being used or acquired

disponible

disponible

Ex: We have made the necessary documents available for download on our website .Hemos puesto los documentos necesarios **disponibles** para descargar en nuestro sitio web.
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .El hacker fue detenido por **cometer** cibercrímenes, incluyendo el acceso no autorizado a información sensible.
various
[Adjetivo]

several and of different types or kinds

varios

varios

Ex: The library offers various genres of books to cater to different interests .La biblioteca ofrece **varios** géneros de libros para satisfacer diferentes intereses.
article
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

artículo

artículo

Ex: The science journal published an article on recent discoveries in space exploration .La revista científica publicó un **artículo** sobre los descubrimientos recientes en la exploración espacial.
property
[Sustantivo]

a thing or all the things that a person owns

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: She inherited a large amount of property from her grandparents .Heredó una gran cantidad de **bienes** de sus abuelos.
source
[Sustantivo]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

fuente

fuente

Ex: Wikipedia is not always a reliable source for academic work .Wikipedia no siempre es una **fuente** confiable para trabajos académicos.
to combine
[Verbo]

(of different elements) to come together in order to shape a single unit or a group

combinar

combinar

Ex: In team sports , individual skills and strategies combine to achieve victory on the field .En los deportes de equipo, las habilidades individuales y las estrategias se **combinan** para lograr la victoria en el campo.

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .Anoche, la policía se **acercó** a la casa del sospechoso con precaución.
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a result, particularly an unpleasant one

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: He was unprepared for the financial consequences of his spending habits .No estaba preparado para las **consecuencias** financieras de sus hábitos de gasto.
childcare
[Sustantivo]

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

cuidado de los niños

cuidado de los niños

Ex: Some parents prefer home-based childcare over daycare centers .Algunos padres prefieren el cuidado de niños en el hogar sobre los centros de **cuidado de niños**.
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .Los avances en tecnología han revolucionado la **atención médica** moderna, haciendo que los tratamientos sean más efectivos y accesibles.
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