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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "misfortune", "house arrest", "execute", etc.

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theft
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

robo

robo

Ex: The museum increased its security measures after a high-profile theft of priceless art pieces from its gallery .El museo aumentó sus medidas de seguridad después de un **robo** muy publicitado de piezas de arte invaluables de su galería.
misfortune
[Sustantivo]

a situation or event that causes bad luck or hardship for someone

desgracia, infortunio

desgracia, infortunio

Ex: He blamed his misfortune on bad luck .Él culpó a su **mala fortuna** de la mala suerte.
dishonesty
[Sustantivo]

the act of not telling the truth or deliberately misleading someone in order to gain an advantage or avoid punishment

deshonestidad

deshonestidad

Ex: He admitted to his dishonesty and apologized for misleading the team .Admitió su **deshonestidad** y se disculpó por engañar al equipo.
disagreement
[Sustantivo]

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

desacuerdo

desacuerdo

Ex: The disagreement between the two departments highlighted the need for better communication and collaboration within the organization .El **desacuerdo** entre los dos departamentos destacó la necesidad de una mejor comunicación y colaboración dentro de la organización.
misbehavior
[Sustantivo]

behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable according to social norms or rules

mala conducta, comportamiento inadecuado

mala conducta, comportamiento inadecuado

Ex: His misbehavior at the party embarrassed his friends .Su **mala conducta** en la fiesta avergonzó a sus amigos.
disrespect
[Sustantivo]

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

falta de respeto, irrespeto

falta de respeto, irrespeto

Ex: She cannot tolerate disrespect in any form.Ella no puede tolerar **la falta de respeto** en ninguna forma.
mistreatment
[Sustantivo]

the act of treating someone in a cruel, abusive, or unfair way, often causing physical or emotional harm

maltrato, trato inadecuado

maltrato, trato inadecuado

Ex: Mistreatment in any form should not be tolerated .El **maltrato** en cualquier forma no debe ser tolerado.
disbelief
[Sustantivo]

the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

incredulidad, descreimiento

incredulidad, descreimiento

Ex: The audience listened in disbelief to the strange claims .El público escuchó con **incredulidad** las extrañas afirmaciones.
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council proposed new environmental regulations .El **consejo** propuso nuevas regulaciones ambientales.
mentor
[Sustantivo]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

mentor

mentor

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .El **mentor** animó a su mentorizado a establecer metas ambiciosas y proporcionó los recursos y el aliento necesarios para ayudarlos a lograr el éxito.
punishment
[Sustantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

castigo

castigo

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .Aceptó su **castigo** sin quejas.
armed
[Adjetivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

armado

Ex: The SWAT team arrived at the scene armed with tactical gear and assault rifles, prepared for a high-risk operation.El equipo SWAT llegó a la escena **armado** con equipo táctico y rifles de asalto, preparado para una operación de alto riesgo.
robbery
[Sustantivo]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

robo

robo

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .La joyería fue víctima de un **robo** a plena luz del día, con artículos caros robados.
community service
[Sustantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .Encontró satisfacción en el **servicio comunitario**, sabiendo que sus esfuerzos estaban teniendo un impacto positivo en los necesitados.
death penalty
[Sustantivo]

the punishment of killing a criminal, which is officially ordered by a court

pena de muerte, condena a muerte

pena de muerte, condena a muerte

Ex: The death penalty is rarely used in some states .La **pena de muerte** rara vez se utiliza en algunos estados.
gang
[Sustantivo]

a group of criminals who work together

banda, pandilla

banda, pandilla

Ex: Members of the gang were often seen intimidating local business owners into paying protection money .Los miembros de la **pandilla** solían ser vistos intimidando a los dueños de negocios locales para que pagaran dinero de protección.
violence
[Sustantivo]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violencia

violencia

Ex: The city has seen a rise in violence over the past few months , leading to increased police presence .La ciudad ha experimentado un aumento de la **violencia** en los últimos meses, lo que ha llevado a una mayor presencia policial.
house arrest
[Sustantivo]

a type of sentence or punishment where a person is confined to their home instead of being in jail or prison

arresto domiciliario, prisión domiciliaria

arresto domiciliario, prisión domiciliaria

Ex: He broke the rules of his house arrest.Rompió las reglas de su **arresto domiciliario**.
fraud
[Sustantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude

fraude

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used for fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .Ella quedó impactada al saber que su identidad había sido robada y utilizada para un **fraude**, dejándola con una puntuación de crédito dañada.
knife
[Sustantivo]

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

cuchillo

cuchillo

Ex: We used the chef 's knife to chop the onions .Usamos el **cuchillo** del chef para picar las cebollas.
life sentence
[Sustantivo]

the punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime

cadena perpetua, condena a perpetuidad

cadena perpetua, condena a perpetuidad

Ex: The notorious criminal was finally apprehended and given multiple life sentences for his violent crimes .El criminal notorio finalmente fue capturado y condenado a múltiples **cadenas perpetuas** por sus crímenes violentos.
petty
[Adjetivo]

having little significance

insignificante, mezquino

insignificante, mezquino

Ex: The court dismissed the case , deeming it a petty dispute not worthy of legal action .El tribunal desestimó el caso, considerándolo una disputa **insignificante** no digna de acción legal.
prison term
[Sustantivo]

the length of time someone must spend in jail or prison as a punishment for breaking the law

condena de prisión, pena de cárcel

condena de prisión, pena de cárcel

Ex: A life prison term was given for the crime .Se impuso una **cadena perpetua** por el crimen.
fine
[Sustantivo]

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

multa

multa

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

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

tráfico

tráfico

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .El **tráfico** en el metro era inusualmente ligero temprano en la mañana.
to execute
[Verbo]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

ejecutar

ejecutar

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments that execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .Las organizaciones internacionales de derechos humanos a menudo condenan a los gobiernos que **ejecutan** a individuos sin juicios justos o representación legal adecuada.
jail
[Sustantivo]

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

cárcel

cárcel

Ex: After his conviction , he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison .Después de su condena, fue trasladado de la **cárcel** del condado a una prisión estatal.
illegal
[Adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

ilegal

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**.
gunpoint
[Sustantivo]

the direction in which the gun is aimed

punto de mira, cañón del arma

punto de mira, cañón del arma

Ex: The kidnappers kept the victims at gunpoint until they received the ransom .Los secuestradores mantuvieron a las víctimas **a punta de pistola** hasta que recibieron el rescate.

to force someone to act or obey by instilling intense fear, often through threats or violence

aterrorizar, intimidar

aterrorizar, intimidar

Ex: The criminals terrorized the shop owners into paying them for protection .Los criminales **aterrorizaron** a los dueños de las tiendas para que les pagaran por protección.
mugger
[Sustantivo]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

atracador, asaltante

atracador, asaltante

Ex: He was a mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .Era un **atracador** que se dirigía a personas en el metro, arrebatando rápidamente sus bolsos antes de huir de la escena.
shoplifter
[Sustantivo]

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

ladrón de tiendas, ratero

ladrón de tiendas, ratero

Ex: Authorities charged the shoplifter with petty theft .Las autoridades acusaron al **ladrón de tiendas** de hurto menor.
thief
[Sustantivo]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

ladrón, ratero

ladrón, ratero

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .El **ladrón** intentó escapar por el callejón, pero la policía rápidamente lo acorraló.
vandal
[Sustantivo]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

vándalo, destructor

vándalo, destructor

Ex: As a punishment , the vandal was required to clean up the mess they had made and pay for the repairs .Como castigo, el **vándalo** tuvo que limpiar el desorden que había hecho y pagar por las reparaciones.
offender
[Sustantivo]

a person who commits a crime

delincuente

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.
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .El aumento de la **delincuencia** violenta ha hecho que los residentes se sientan inseguros.
offense
[Sustantivo]

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

ofensa, agravio

ofensa, agravio

Ex: The criticism , though harsh , was not an offense but a chance to improve .La crítica, aunque dura, no fue una **ofensa** sino una oportunidad para mejorar.
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