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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 2 - 2A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2A del libro de curso Insight Intermediate, como "self-catering", "soak up", "staycation", etc.

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time out
time out
[Sustantivo]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

tiempo muerto, pausa

tiempo muerto, pausa

Ex: The teacher gave the students a time out to refocus. 

El profesor les dio a los estudiantes un tiempo muerto para que se reenfoquen.

to escape
to escape
[Verbo]

to get away from captivity

escaparse de

escaparse de

Ex: She has escaped from captivity more than once in her adventurous life. 

Ella se ha escapado del cautiverio más de una vez en su vida aventurera.

crowd
crowd
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multitud

multitud

Ex: The protest drew a diverse crowd, all united in their demand for change and justice. 

La protesta atrajo a una multitud diversa, todos unidos en su demanda de cambio y justicia.

to soak up
to soak up
[Verbo]

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

absorber, asimilar

absorber, asimilar

Ex: During the study abroad program, she aimed to soak up the diverse cultures and languages. 

Durante el programa de estudios en el extranjero, su objetivo era absorber las diversas culturas y idiomas.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

vista

vista

Ex: Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context. 

Los guías turísticos locales a menudo brindan comentarios perspicaces mientras conducen a los visitantes por los lugares de interés, ofreciendo anécdotas fascinantes y contexto histórico.

to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: He’s trying to get to know her before asking her out. 
to [take] part

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enrich their school experience. 
beach
beach
[Sustantivo]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

playa

playa

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation. 

La playa es un lugar excelente para relajarse y desconectar durante las vacaciones.

national
national
[Adjetivo]

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

nacional

nacional

Ex: National security measures aim to protect the country from external threats. 

Las medidas de seguridad nacional tienen como objetivo proteger al país de amenazas externas.

package
package
[Sustantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

envoltura

envoltura

Ex: He sent a package to his friend overseas for their birthday. 

Envió un paquete a su amigo en el extranjero por su cumpleaños.

public
public
[Sustantivo]

a society's ordinary people

público

público

Ex: The company's mission is to ensure that its products are accessible to the general public. 

La misión de la empresa es asegurar que sus productos sean accesibles para el público general.

tourist
tourist
[Sustantivo]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

turista

turista

Ex: She worked as a tour guide, assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city. 

Ella trabajó como guía turística, ayudando a los turistas a entender la historia de la ciudad.

tour
tour
[Sustantivo]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

tour, recorrido

tour, recorrido

Ex: They planned a three-day tour to explore the historical sites in Rome. 

Planearon un tour de tres días para explorar los sitios históricos de Roma.

travel
travel
[Sustantivo]

the action of moving from one location to another, usually involving a long distance

viaje, desplazamiento

viaje, desplazamiento

destination
destination
[Sustantivo]

the place where someone or something is headed

destino

destino

Ex: Our dream destination for this year's vacation is a secluded tropical island. 

Nuestro destino soñado para las vacaciones de este año es una isla tropical apartada.

guide
guide
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

guía turístico

guía turístico

Ex: She works as a guide at the local museum, explaining the history behind each artifact. 

Ella trabaja como guía en el museo local, explicando la historia detrás de cada artefacto.

holiday
holiday
[Sustantivo]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Vacaciones

Vacaciones

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks. 

Muchas familias planean unas vacaciones en la playa durante las vacaciones escolares.

park
park
[Sustantivo]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parque

parque

Ex: The children were happily playing in the park. 

Los niños estaban jugando felices en el parque.

resort
resort
[Sustantivo]

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

complejo turístico, resort

complejo turístico, resort

Ex: The resort offers spa treatments to help guests unwind and relax. 

El resort ofrece tratamientos de spa para ayudar a los huéspedes a relajarse y descansar.

trap
trap
[Sustantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

trampa

trampa

Ex: They placed a trap to catch the stray cat. 

Colocaron una trampa para atrapar al gato callejero.

transport
transport
[Sustantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transporte

transporte

Ex: The government invested in improving transport infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion. 

El gobierno invirtió en mejorar la infraestructura de transporte para reducir la congestión del tráfico.

to get off
to get off
[Verbo]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

bajarse de

bajarse de

Ex: She got off the bus at the next stop. 

Ella bajó del autobús en la siguiente parada.

to take
to take
[Verbo]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

sufrir, soportar

sufrir, soportar

Ex: The small village took the impact of the landslide, leaving homes buried under debris. 

El pequeño pueblo soportó el impacto del deslizamiento de tierra, dejando casas enterradas bajo los escombros.

adventure
adventure
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventura

aventura

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery, a true adventure. 

Su caminata en solitario por el desierto fue una prueba de resistencia y autodescubrimiento, una verdadera aventura.

holiday
holiday
[Sustantivo]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Vacaciones

Vacaciones

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks. 

Muchas familias planean unas vacaciones en la playa durante las vacaciones escolares.

backpacking
backpacking
[Sustantivo]

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

excursionismo con mochila, mochilear

excursionismo con mochila, mochilear

Ex: He enjoyed backpacking through remote villages. 

Disfrutó del mochileo por aldeas remotas.

city break
city break
[Sustantivo]

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

escapada urbana, fin de semana en la ciudad

escapada urbana, fin de semana en la ciudad

Ex: She recommended a city break in Prague for its beautiful architecture and history. 

Ella recomendó un city break en Praga por su hermosa arquitectura e historia.

coach
coach
[Sustantivo]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

autobús, autocar

autobús, autocar

Ex: She booked a seat on the overnight coach to London. 

Ella reservó un asiento en el autobús nocturno a Londres.

do it yourself
do it yourself
[Oración]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

DIY

DIY

Ex: She learned carpentry skills through a series of do-it-yourself projects, building everything from bookshelves to a coffee table. 
honeymoon
honeymoon
[Sustantivo]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

luna de miel

luna de miel

Ex: Their honeymoon destination was a secluded beachfront villa overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. 

Su destino de luna de miel era una villa frente al mar en un lugar apartado con vistas a las aguas turquesas del océano Índico.

house swap
house swap
[Sustantivo]

an arrangement where two homeowners agree to switch their homes for a certain period of time, often for a vacation or holiday

intercambio de casas, intercambio de viviendas

intercambio de casas, intercambio de viviendas

Ex: Through a house swap, they saved money on accommodations during their holiday. 

A través de un intercambio de casas, ahorraron dinero en alojamiento durante sus vacaciones.

package holiday
package holiday
[Sustantivo]

a type of vacation where one buys one's flights, accommodation, and sometimes even activities all at once, often at a cheaper price

paquete turístico

paquete turístico

Ex: We found an amazing package holiday deal to Spain, all-inclusive. 

Encontramos un increíble trato de vacaciones todo incluido a España, todo incluido.

self-catering
self-catering
[Adjetivo]

(of an accommodation or holiday) providing equipment for guests to prepare their meals themselves

autoservicio, con cocina

autoservicio, con cocina

Ex: Our vacation was more affordable because we stayed in a self-catering villa. 

Nuestras vacaciones fueron más asequibles porque nos alojamos en una villa con cocina.

sightseeing
sightseeing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

turismo

turismo

Ex: The city offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities, from historic monuments to modern art galleries. 

La ciudad ofrece una amplia gama de oportunidades de turismo, desde monumentos históricos hasta galerías de arte moderno.

staycation
staycation
[Sustantivo]

a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere

vacaciones en casa

vacaciones en casa

Ex: During their staycation, they visited museums, parks, and restaurants in their own city. 

Durante su staycation, visitaron museos, parques y restaurantes en su propia ciudad.

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