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El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 5 - 5D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5D in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "break down", "cowardly", "give up", etc.

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to make a short visit to a place on the way to another destination

hacer una parada, detenerse

hacer una parada, detenerse

Ex: On their way to the concert , they stopped off at a restaurant for dinner .De camino al concierto, se **detuvieron** en un restaurante para cenar.
to go down
[Verbo]

to move from a higher location to a lower one

bajar

bajar

Ex: We decided to go down the hill to the riverbank for a picnic.Decidimos **bajar** la colina hasta la orilla del río para un picnic.
to set out
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir, partir

salir, partir

Ex: The group of friends set out for a weekend getaway to the mountains .El grupo de amigos **se dirigió** a una escapada de fin de semana a las montañas.

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

estropearse

estropearse

Ex: The lawnmower broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .El cortacésped **se averió** en medio del corte del césped.

to go back along the same route one already covered

volver, regresar

volver, regresar

Ex: The pilot decided to turn back because of engine trouble .El piloto decidió **volver atrás** debido a un problema en el motor.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que **continuaran** con el experimento durante la próxima clase.

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .No esperaba **encontrarme con** un viejo amigo de la secundaria en la conferencia, pero fue una grata sorpresa.
to give up
[Verbo]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

rendirse

rendirse

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .No **abandones** ahora; ya casi llegas.
personality
[Sustantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .Las personas tienen diferentes **personalidades**, sin embargo, todos compartimos las mismas necesidades y deseos básicos.
brave
[Adjetivo]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

valiente, valeroso

valiente, valeroso

Ex: The brave doctor performed the risky surgery with steady hands , saving the patient 's life .El **valiente** médico realizó la arriesgada cirugía con manos firmes, salvando la vida del paciente.
funny
[Adjetivo]

able to make people laugh

gracioso

gracioso

Ex: The cartoon was so funny that I could n't stop laughing .La caricatura era tan **divertida** que no podía dejar de reír.
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Le agradecieron por la oferta **generosa** de pagar las reparaciones.
honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Incluso en situaciones difíciles, ella se mantuvo **honesta** y transparente, negándose a comprometer sus principios.
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .El profesor fue lo suficientemente **amable** como para darnos una prórroga en el proyecto.
lazy
[Adjetivo]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

perezoso, vago

perezoso, vago

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .El estudiante **perezoso** faltó constantemente a clases y no completó las tareas a tiempo.
quiet
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not talking too much

tranquilo, silencioso

tranquilo, silencioso

Ex: The quiet girl in the corner is actually a brilliant writer .La chica **tranquila** en la esquina es en realidad una escritora brillante.
shy
[Adjetivo]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

tímido

tímido

Ex: His shy personality does not stop him from performing on stage .Su personalidad **tímida** no le impide actuar en el escenario.
dishonest
[Adjetivo]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

deshonesto, poco honrado

deshonesto, poco honrado

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend 's dishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .Se sintió traicionada por el comportamiento **deshonesto** de su amigo, que incluía difundir rumores a sus espaldas.
extroverted
[Adjetivo]

describing someone who is outgoing, sociable, and enjoys being around other people

extrovertido, sociable

extrovertido, sociable

Ex: She felt more extroverted after joining the drama club .Se sintió más **extrovertida** después de unirse al club de teatro.
hardworking
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

trabajador

trabajador

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.Su equipo **trabajador** completó el proyecto antes de lo previsto, gracias a su dedicación.
unkind
[Adjetivo]

not friendly, considerate, or showing mercy to others

cruel

cruel

Ex: Despite his unkind words , she tried to remain calm and composed .A pesar de sus palabras **poco amables**, ella intentó permanecer calmada y serena.
mean
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

malo, mezquino

malo, mezquino

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .El vecino **malo** se quejó de asuntos triviales solo para causar problemas.
serious
[Adjetivo]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

grave

grave

Ex: The storm caused serious damage to the homes in the area .La tormenta causó **graves** daños a las casas en el área.
talkative
[Adjetivo]

talking a great deal

hablador

hablador

Ex: She 's the most talkative person in our group ; she always keeps us entertained .Ella es la persona más **habladora** de nuestro grupo; siempre nos mantiene entretenidos.
cowardly
[Adjetivo]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: She felt ashamed of her cowardly refusal to speak out.Se sintió avergonzada de su negativa **cobarde** a hablar.
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