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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 15

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to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: Many public places have signs that prohibit smoking to ensure a smoke-free environment. 

Muchos lugares públicos tienen carteles que prohíben fumar para garantizar un ambiente libre de humo.

law
law
[Sustantivo]

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

ley

ley

Ex: They studied constitutional law in law school. 

Estudiaron derecho constitucional en la facultad de derecho.

to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

aprobar, decretar

aprobar, decretar

Ex: The first Transport Act was passed in 1907. 

La primera Ley de Transporte fue aprobada en 1907.

unmarried
unmarried
[Adjetivo]

not having a legal or official romantic partner

no casado

no casado

Ex: He's currently unmarried but hopes to find a partner someday. 

Actualmente está soltero pero espera encontrar una pareja algún día.

parachuting
parachuting
[Sustantivo]

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

paracaidismo

paracaidismo

Ex: He decided to celebrate his birthday by parachuting with a group of friends over the scenic landscape. 

Decidió celebrar su cumpleaños haciendo paracaidismo con un grupo de amigos sobre el paisaje escénico.

illegal
illegal
[Adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

ilegal

ilegal

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration. 

Cruzar la frontera sin la documentación adecuada se considera inmigración ilegal.

pigeon
pigeon
[Sustantivo]

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

paloma

paloma

Ex: Pigeons gather in large flocks in city squares and parks, where they forage for food and roost in trees and on buildings. 

Las palomas se reúnen en grandes bandadas en las plazas y parques de la ciudad, donde buscan alimento y se posan en los árboles y edificios.

unattended
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 garden became overgrown and messy because it was left unattended for weeks. 

El jardín se volvió descuidado y desordenado porque estuvo sin atención durante semanas.

vehicle
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: You need a license to drive a vehicle. 

Necesitas una licencia para conducir un vehículo.

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: Sometimes, pretending to be confident can help overcome nervousness in social situations. 

A veces, fingir ser seguro puede ayudar a superar el nerviosismo en situaciones sociales.

rule
rule
[Sustantivo]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

regla, norma

regla, norma

Ex: The official rules prohibit touching the ball with hands. 

Las reglas oficiales prohíben tocar el balón con las manos.

regulation
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: Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects. 

Los reglamentos de construcción dictan los estándares mínimos de seguridad para los proyectos de construcción.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

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

instalar

instalar

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling. 

Los propietarios suelen contratar a profesionales para instalar unidades de aire acondicionado para un enfriamiento adecuado.

soundproof
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: The conference room is soundproof for private meetings. 

La sala de conferencias está insonorizada para reuniones privadas.

to permit
to permit
[Verbo]

to allow something or someone to do something

permitir, autorizar

permitir, autorizar

Ex: The school rules do not permit students to leave campus during lunchtime. 

Las reglas de la escuela no permiten a los estudiantes salir del campus durante la hora del almuerzo.

owner
owner
[Sustantivo]

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

dueño, propietario

dueño, propietario

Ex: The city council met with the property owner to discuss redevelopment plans. 

El ayuntamiento se reunió con el propietario de la propiedad para discutir los planes de reurbanización.

leash
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: The trainer attached a leash to the collar before starting obedience training. 

El entrenador colocó una correa en el collar antes de comenzar el entrenamiento de obediencia.

litter
litter
[Sustantivo]

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

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: Litter left by careless visitors is harmful to wildlife. 

La basura dejada por visitantes descuidados es perjudicial para la vida silvestre.

helmet
helmet
[Sustantivo]

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

casco

casco

Ex: The firefighter’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris. 

El casco resistente del bombero lo protegió de los escombros que caían.

controversial
controversial
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

controvertido

Ex: The controversial film explored sensitive social issues, prompting both praise and criticism from viewers. 

La película controvertida exploró temas sociales sensibles, provocando tanto elogios como críticas por parte de los espectadores.

community
community
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who live in the same area

comunidad

comunidad

Ex: Our community holds regular meetings to discuss neighborhood issues. 

Nuestra comunidad celebra reuniones periódicas para discutir los problemas del vecindario.

issue
issue
[Sustantivo]

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

problema

problema

Ex: The hotel management addressed the issue of the malfunctioning air conditioning units. 

La gerencia del hotel abordó el problema de las unidades de aire acondicionado defectuosas.

to bully
to bully
[Verbo]

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

intimidar, acosar

intimidar, acosar

Ex: The manager would bully his employees into working overtime without compensation. 

El gerente intimidaba a sus empleados para que trabajaran horas extras sin compensación.

homelessness
homelessness
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

falta de vivienda

Ex: The shelter provides food, warmth, and a safe space for those experiencing homelessness. 

El refugio proporciona comida, calor y un espacio seguro para quienes experimentan la falta de hogar.

inadequate
inadequate
[Adjetivo]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

inadecuado

inadecuado

Ex: The safety measures proved inadequate during the storm. 

Las medidas de seguridad resultaron inadecuadas durante la tormenta.

irregular
irregular
[Adjetivo]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

irregular

irregular

Ex: She arrived at irregular intervals to class, making it hard to catch up with the lessons. 

Llegaba a intervalos irregulares a clase, lo que hacía difícil ponerse al día con las lecciones.

trash collection
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: Experts warn that noise pollution impacts mental health. 

Los expertos advierten que la contaminación acústica afecta la salud mental.

lack
lack
[Sustantivo]

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

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The team's lack of preparation led to their defeat. 

La falta de preparación del equipo llevó a su derrota.

affordable
affordable
[Adjetivo]

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

económico, razonable

económico, razonable

Ex: The clothing store advertises affordable summer dresses under $20. 

La tienda de ropa anuncia vestidos de verano asequibles por menos de $20.

noise pollution
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: The government introduced new laws to reduce noise pollution. 

El gobierno introdujo nuevas leyes para reducir la contaminación acústica.

overcrowded
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 city's public transportation system is often overcrowded during rush hour. 

El sistema de transporte público de la ciudad a menudo está abarrotado durante la hora punta.

stray
stray
[Adjetivo]

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

callejero, perdido

callejero, perdido

crime
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: Crime rates have been steadily declining in the city over the past decade. 

Las tasas de crimen han estado disminuyendo constantemente en la ciudad durante la última década.

vandalism
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

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

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Vandalism of public transportation facilities has become a growing concern for city officials. 

El vandalismo en las instalaciones de transporte público se ha convertido en una preocupación creciente para los funcionarios de la ciudad.

mayor
mayor
[Sustantivo]

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

alcalde

alcalde

Ex: The mayor attended the opening ceremony of the new park. 

El alcalde asistió a la ceremonia de inauguración del nuevo parque.

persuasive
persuasive
[Adjetivo]

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

persuasivo

persuasivo

Ex: Her persuasive essay on climate change swayed many to adopt more environmentally friendly practices. 

Su ensayo persuasivo sobre el cambio climático convenció a muchos a adoptar prácticas más amigables con el medio ambiente.

plagiarism
plagiarism
[Sustantivo]

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

plagio

plagio

Ex: His article was rejected due to plagiarism. 

Su artículo fue rechazado debido al plagio.

aside
aside
[Adverbio]

toward the side and away from the main path

aparte de

aparte de

Ex: She set her bag aside before sitting down. 

Ella puso su bolso a un lado antes de sentarse.

to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

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

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: Considering the clouds on the horizon, I suspect it might rain this afternoon. 

Considerando las nubes en el horizonte, sospecho que podría llover esta tarde.

available
available
[Adjetivo]

ready for being used or acquired

disponible

disponible

Ex: The hotel offers a range of available room options to suit different budgets. 

El hotel ofrece una variedad de habitaciones disponibles para adaptarse a diferentes presupuestos.

to commit
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath. 

Ella admitió cometer perjurio durante el juicio al proporcionar un testimonio falso bajo juramento.

various
various
[Adjetivo]

several and of different types or kinds

varios

varios

Ex: The museum exhibits various artifacts from ancient civilizations. 

El museo exhibe varios artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

article
article
[Sustantivo]

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

artículo

artículo

Ex: In the fashion magazine, there was an article about the latest trends. 

En la revista de moda, había un artículo sobre las últimas tendencias.

property
property
[Sustantivo]

a thing or all the things that a person owns

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: Her property included everything from her house to her car collection. 

Su propiedad incluía todo, desde su casa hasta su colección de coches.

source
source
[Sustantivo]

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

fuente

fuente

Ex: The article lists all its sources at the end for further reading. 

El artículo enumera todas sus fuentes al final para una lectura adicional.

to combine
to combine
[Verbo]

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

combinar

combinar

Ex: Different colors of paint combine on the palette to create a new shade for the artist's canvas. 

Diferentes colores de pintura se combinan en la paleta para crear un nuevo tono para el lienzo del artista.

to approach

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: The detective is approaching the crime scene to gather evidence. 

El detective se acerca a la escena del crimen para recoger pruebas.

consequence
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: The power outage was a direct consequence of the storm. 

El apagón fue una consecuencia directa de la tormenta.

childcare
childcare
[Sustantivo]

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

cuidado de los niños

cuidado de los niños

Ex: The company offers on-site childcare for employees' children. 

La empresa ofrece cuidado de niños en el lugar para los hijos de los empleados.

healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

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