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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "self-catering", "soak up", "staycation", etc.

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time out
[Sustantivo]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

tiempo muerto, pausa

tiempo muerto, pausa

Ex: The referee signaled a time out for an injury .El árbitro señaló un **tiempo muerto** por una lesión.
to escape
[Verbo]

to get away from captivity

escaparse de

escaparse de

Ex: The bird escaped from its cage when the door was left open.El pájaro se **escapó** de su jaula cuando la puerta quedó abierta.
crowd
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

multitud

multitud

Ex: The street was packed with a crowd of excited fans waiting for the celebrity to arrive at the movie premiere .La calle estaba llena de una **multitud** de fanáticos emocionados esperando que llegara la celebridad al estreno de la película.
to soak up
[Verbo]

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

absorber, asimilar

absorber, asimilar

Ex: As an intern , he was determined to soak up as much industry knowledge as possible .Como pasante, estaba decidido a **absorber** la mayor cantidad de conocimiento de la industria posible.
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 proporcionan comentarios perspicaces mientras llevan a los visitantes a través de los **lugares**, ofreciendo anécdotas fascinantes y contexto histórico.

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

Ex: He joined the club get to know more people with similar interests .

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .
beach
[Sustantivo]

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

playa

playa

Ex: We had a picnic on the sandy beach, enjoying the ocean breeze .Tuvimos un picnic en la **playa** de arena, disfrutando de la brisa del mar.
national
[Adjetivo]

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

nacional

nacional

Ex: The national economy is influenced by factors such as trade , employment , and inflation .La economía **nacional** está influenciada por factores como el comercio, el empleo y la inflación.
package
[Sustantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

envoltura

envoltura

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care .El **paquete** estaba etiquetado con instrucciones para manejarlo con cuidado.
public
[Sustantivo]

a society's ordinary people

público

público

Ex: The initiative aims to educate the public about environmental conservation .La iniciativa tiene como objetivo educar al **público** sobre la conservación del medio ambiente.
tourist
[Sustantivo]

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

turista

turista

Ex: Tourists took several photos of the picturesque landscape .Los **turistas** tomaron varias fotos del pintoresco paisaje.
tour
[Sustantivo]

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

tour, recorrido

tour, recorrido

Ex: We took a bike tour through the countryside , enjoying the serene landscapes .Hicimos un **tour** en bicicleta por el campo, disfrutando de los paisajes serenos.
travel
[Sustantivo]

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

viaje, desplazamiento

viaje, desplazamiento

destination
[Sustantivo]

the place where someone or something is headed

destino

destino

Ex: The train departed from New York City , with Chicago as its final destination.El tren salió de la ciudad de Nueva York, con Chicago como su **destino** final.
guide
[Sustantivo]

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

guía turístico

guía turístico

Ex: The knowledgeable museum guide made the history exhibits come alive .El **guía** conocedor del museo hizo que las exposiciones de historia cobraran vida.
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: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .No puedo esperar a las **vacaciones** para relajarme y desconectar.
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: We sat on a bench in the park and watched people playing sports .Nos sentamos en un banco en el **parque** y observamos a la gente practicar deportes.
resort
[Sustantivo]

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

complejo turístico, resort

complejo turístico, resort

Ex: The resort has multiple restaurants , pools , and golf courses for guests to enjoy .El **resort** cuenta con múltiples restaurantes, piscinas y campos de golf para que los huéspedes disfruten.
trap
[Sustantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

trampa

trampa

Ex: The trap had to be carefully set to work properly .La **trampa** tenía que ser colocada con cuidado para funcionar correctamente.
transport
[Sustantivo]

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

transporte

transporte

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity .El **transporte** eficiente es crucial para el desarrollo económico y la conectividad.
to get off
[Verbo]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

bajarse de

bajarse de

Ex: He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station .Él fue el último en **bajar** del metro en la estación final.
to take
[Verbo]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

sufrir, soportar

sufrir, soportar

Ex: The athlete took a blow to the head during the match , requiring medical attention .El atleta **recibió** un golpe en la cabeza durante el partido, requiriendo atención médica.
adventure
[Sustantivo]

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

aventura

aventura

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.Planearon un viaje de campamento en la naturaleza, deseando la libertad y la emoción de la **aventura** al aire libre.
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: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .No puedo esperar a las **vacaciones** para relajarme y desconectar.
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: Backpacking allows travelers to explore places freely .El **mochilero** permite a los viajeros explorar lugares libremente.
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: A city break is ideal for travelers who want to explore urban areas without taking a long vacation .Un **city break** es ideal para los viajeros que quieren explorar áreas urbanas sin tomar unas vacaciones largas.
coach
[Sustantivo]

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

autobús, autocar

autobús, autocar

Ex: He preferred traveling by coach for long distances because of the extra legroom .Él prefería viajar en **autocar** para largas distancias debido al espacio adicional para las piernas.
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: The satisfaction of completing a do-it-yourself project can be incredibly rewarding, knowing you accomplished something with your own hands.
honeymoon
[Sustantivo]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

luna de miel

luna de miel

Ex: The honeymoon was a time for them to unwind , create lasting memories , and embark on new adventures together .La **luna de miel** fue un momento para que se relajaran, crearan recuerdos duraderos y se embarcaran en nuevas aventuras juntos.
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: The couple found a great house swap opportunity through an online platform .La pareja encontró una gran oportunidad de **intercambio de casas** a través de una plataforma en línea.
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: Their package holiday to Thailand included an island-hopping adventure .Sus **vacaciones todo incluido** en Tailandia incluían una aventura de saltar de isla en isla.
self-catering
[Adjetivo]

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

autoservicio, con cocina

autoservicio, con cocina

Ex: We stayed in a self-catering flat in the city , which saved us money on food .Nos alojamos en un apartamento **con cocina** en la ciudad, lo que nos ahorró dinero en comida.
sightseeing
[Sustantivo]

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

turismo

turismo

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .Su **turismo** en Londres incluyó la Torre de Londres, el Museo Británico y el Palacio de Buckingham.
staycation
[Sustantivo]

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

vacaciones en casa

vacaciones en casa

Ex: She planned a staycation spa day , complete with massages and facials at a local wellness center .Ella planeó un día de spa en **staycation**, completo con masajes y faciales en un centro de bienestar local.
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