El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 6 - 6A - Parte 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "arrest", "offender", "rational", etc.

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to get into trouble

[Frase]

to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

Ex: Getting involved with the wrong crowd can lead teenagers get into trouble.

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to arrest

[Verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrestar

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .Las autoridades están **arrestando** actualmente a los sospechosos en la escena del crimen.

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to punish

[Verbo]

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

castigar

Ex: Company policies typically outline consequences to punish employees for unethical behavior in the workplace .Las políticas de la empresa generalmente describen las consecuencias para **castigar** a los empleados por comportamientos poco éticos en el lugar de trabajo.

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offender

[Sustantivo]

a person who commits a crime

delincuente

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way for offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .El servicio comunitario puede ser una forma constructiva para que los **infractores** reparen sus acciones y contribuyan positivamente a la sociedad.

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to pay

[Verbo]

to experience the consequences or punishment for what one has done or believes

pagar, sufrir las consecuencias

Ex: I 'll make you pay for that disrespectful remark !Te haré **pagar** por ese comentario irrespetuoso.

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fine

[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .El juez impuso una **multa** a la empresa por violaciones ambientales.

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to appear

[Verbo]

to become visible and noticeable

aparecer

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .De repente, una figura **apareció** en el umbral, recortada contra la luz brillante detrás de ellos.

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court

[Sustantivo]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

tribunal

Ex: The Supreme Court's decision set a legal precedent.La decisión del **Tribunal** Supremo sentó un precedente legal.

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to commit

[Verbo]

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

comprometerse, asignar

Ex: They committed their resources to environmental protection .Ellos **comprometieron** sus recursos a la protección del medio ambiente.

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to charge

[Verbo]

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

cobrar, facturar

Ex: The event organizers decided to charge for entry to cover expenses .Los organizadores del evento decidieron **cobrar** la entrada para cubrir los gastos.

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assault

[Sustantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agresión

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .El **asalto** fue captado por cámaras de vigilancia, proporcionando pruebas cruciales para la investigación.

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to spend

[Verbo]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

pasar, dedicar

Ex: I enjoy spending quality time with my friends .Disfruto **pasar** tiempo de calidad con mis amigos.

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prison

[Sustantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisión, cárcel

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ella escribió cartas a su familia desde la **prisión**, expresando su amor y anhelo por ellos.

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happy

[Adjetivo]

emotionally feeling good or glad

feliz, contento

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .La pareja **feliz** celebró su aniversario con una cena romántica.

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unhappy

[Adjetivo]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

infeliz

Ex: He grew increasingly unhappy with his living situation .Se volvió cada vez más **infeliz** con su situación de vida.

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responsible

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

Ex: Drivers should be responsible for following traffic laws and ensuring road safety .Los conductores deben ser **responsables** de seguir las leyes de tráfico y garantizar la seguridad vial.

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irresponsible

[Adjetivo]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

irresponsable

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .El uso **irresponsable** de los recursos naturales llevó a la degradación ambiental en el área.

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thinkable

[Adjetivo]

having the possibility of being imagined

pensable, imaginable

Ex: The possibility of a global pandemic was always thinkable, but few took it seriously until it became a reality .La posibilidad de una pandemia global siempre fue **imaginable**, pero pocos la tomaron en serio hasta que se convirtió en realidad.

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unthinkable

[Adjetivo]

beyond what is acceptable or reasonable to imagine

impensable, inimaginable

Ex: The accident caused unthinkable damage to the city .El accidente causó daños **impensables** a la ciudad.

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legal

[Adjetivo]

related to the law or the legal system

legal

Ex: The company was sued for violating legal regulations regarding environmental protection .La empresa fue demandada por violar las regulaciones **legales** relacionadas con la protección del medio ambiente.

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illegal

[Adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

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**.

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polite

[Adjetivo]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

educado

Ex: The students were polite and listened attentively to their teacher .Los estudiantes fueron **educados** y escucharon atentamente a su profesor.

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impolite

[Adjetivo]

having bad manners or behavior

maleducado

Ex: The teenager was impolite and did not listen to his parents .El adolescente fue **maleducado** y no escuchó a sus padres.

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possible

[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

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

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impossible

[Adjetivo]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

imposible

Ex: They were trying to achieve an impossible standard of perfection .Estaban tratando de alcanzar un estándar de perfección **imposible**.

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usual

[Adjetivo]

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

habitual, usual

Ex: They followed the usual protocol during the meeting .Siguieron el protocolo **habitual** durante la reunión.

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unusual

[Adjetivo]

not commonly happening or done

inusual

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .El menú del restaurante presenta platos **inusuales** de todo el mundo.

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mature

[Adjetivo]

fully-grown and physically developed

maduro, adulto

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .Su físico **maduro** era elegante y sereno, resultado de años practicando ballet y yoga.

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immature

[Adjetivo]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

inmaduro

Ex: He realized his reaction was immature and apologized for his outburst .Se dio cuenta de que su reacción era **inmadura** y se disculpó por su arrebato.

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perfect

[Adjetivo]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

perfecto

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .Ella es la opción **perfecta** para el equipo con su actitud positiva.

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imperfect

[Adjetivo]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

imperfecto, defectuoso

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .La pintura era cautivadora pero **imperfecta**, con pinceladas ligeramente desiguales.

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rational

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

racional, cuerdo

Ex: The rational thinker prefers facts over assumptions when making judgments .El pensador **racional** prefiere los hechos sobre las suposiciones al hacer juicios.

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irrational

[Adjetivo]

not based on reason or logic

irracional

Ex: She had an irrational dislike for certain foods without any real reason .Ella tenía una aversión **irracional** por ciertos alimentos sin ninguna razón real.

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literate

[Adjetivo]

having the skills to read and write

alfabetizado, que sabe leer y escribir

Ex: The ability to become literate is a fundamental human right and essential for participation in society .La capacidad de volverse **alfabetizado** es un derecho humano fundamental y esencial para la participación en la sociedad.

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