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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - 8A del libro de curso Insight Intermediate, como "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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highly
highly
[Adverbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

muy

muy

Ex: Her proposal is highly recommended by the board. 

Su propuesta es altamente recomendada por la junta.

skilled
skilled
[Adjetivo]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

experto, hábil

experto, hábil

Ex: The skilled surgeon performed the delicate operation with steady hands and precision. 

El cirujano experto realizó la delicada operación con manos firmes y precisión.

to fly
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air. 

Me encanta ver los globos aerostáticos volar con gracia en el aire.

repetitive
repetitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

repetitivo, monótono

repetitivo, monótono

Ex: He found the job tasks repetitive and uninspiring, leading him to seek more challenging opportunities. 

Encontró las tareas del trabajo repetitivas y poco inspiradoras, lo que lo llevó a buscar oportunidades más desafiantes.

dead-end
dead-end
[Adjetivo]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sin salida, sin futuro

sin salida, sin futuro

Ex: They grew up in a dead-end town where opportunities were scarce. 

Crecieron en un pueblo sin salida donde las oportunidades eran escasas.

to vary
to vary
[Verbo]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variar

variar

Ex: The teacher varies the classroom activities to accommodate different learning styles. 

El profesor varía las actividades del aula para adaptarse a los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje.

stressful
stressful
[Adjetivo]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

estresante

estresante

Ex: Moving to a new city can be stressful, especially when you don't know anyone. 

Mudarse a una nueva ciudad puede ser estresante, especialmente cuando no conoces a nadie.

worthwhile
worthwhile
[Adjetivo]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

valer la pena, merecer la pena

valer la pena, merecer la pena

Ex: The hiking trail offers a worthwhile experience with stunning views of the mountains. 

El sendero de senderismo ofrece una experiencia valiosa con impresionantes vistas de las montañas.

challenging
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Learning a new language can be challenging, especially mastering grammar and pronunciation. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser desafiante, especialmente dominar la grammaire y la pronunciación.

to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

tener mucho entre manos, tener demasiadas cosas encima

tener mucho entre manos, tener demasiadas cosas encima

Ex: The manager has enough on his plate without this new problem. 

El gerente ya tiene bastante entre manos sin este nuevo problema.

to [get|set|start] the ball rolling

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

poner las cosas en marcha, dar el primer paso

poner las cosas en marcha, dar el primer paso

Ex: We need someone to start the ball rolling before the meeting goes quiet. 

Necesitamos que alguien dé el primer paso antes de que la reunión se quede en silencio.

to [put] {one's} foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After the exam, he was happy to put his feet up and relax. 
to [throw] {sb} (in|into) the deep end

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: They often throw new hires in at the deep end to test their skills. 
[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

enseñarle cómo va todo, enseñarle los entresijos

enseñarle cómo va todo, enseñarle los entresijos

Ex: I was nervous at first, but the team taught me the ropes quickly. 

Al principio estaba nervioso, pero el equipo me enseñó rápido cómo iba todo.

to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

estar a la altura, crecerse ante el reto

estar a la altura, crecerse ante el reto

Ex: In a crisis, good leaders rise to the occasion. 

En una crisis, los buenos líderes están a la altura.

bottom line
bottom line
[Sustantivo]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

lo esencial, el punto clave

lo esencial, el punto clave

Ex: I'm not interested in all the details; just tell me the bottom line. 

Para el comité, lo esencial era la seguridad pública.

gender-neutral
gender-neutral
[Adjetivo]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

de género neutro

de género neutro

Ex: Gender-neutral pronouns such as "they/them" are increasingly used to respectfully refer to individuals whose gender identity is non-binary or unspecified. 

Los pronombres neutrales en cuanto al género como "they/them" se utilizan cada vez más para referirse respetuosamente a individuos cuya identidad de género no es binaria o no está especificada.

firefighter
firefighter
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

bombero

bombero

Ex: The firefighter used a hose to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading. 

El bombero usó una manguera para apagar las llamas y evitar que el fuego se extendiera.

fireman
fireman
[Sustantivo]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

bombero, socorrista

bombero, socorrista

Ex: A fireman climbed the ladder to save the cat. 

Un bombero subió por la escalera para salvar al gato.

head teacher
head teacher
[Sustantivo]

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

director de escuela, rector

director de escuela, rector

Ex: The head teacher's dedication to fostering a positive school culture was evident in every interaction. 

La dedicación del director de la escuela para fomentar una cultura escolar positiva era evidente en cada interacción.

headmaster
headmaster
[Sustantivo]

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

director

director

Ex: Students respected the headmaster for his fairness and leadership. 

Los estudiantes respetaban al director por su equidad y liderazgo.

police officer
police officer
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

policía

policía

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items. 

El oficial de policía arrestó al ladrón y recuperó los objetos robados.

policewoman
policewoman
[Sustantivo]

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

mujer policía, policía femenina

mujer policía, policía femenina

Ex: The policewoman was praised for her bravery during the operation to apprehend the suspect. 

La mujer policía fue elogiada por su valentía durante la operación para detener al sospechoso.

postman
postman
[Sustantivo]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

cartero, repartidor de correo

cartero, repartidor de correo

Ex: The postman’s uniform was dark blue with reflective stripes. 

El uniforme del cartero era azul oscuro con rayas reflectantes.

shop assistant
shop assistant
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

dependiente, dependienta

dependiente, dependienta

Ex: The shop assistant quickly restocked the shelves with the new arrivals. 

El dependiente repuso rápidamente los estantes con las nuevas llegadas.

salesman
salesman
[Sustantivo]

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

vendedor, comercial

vendedor, comercial

Ex: After hours of negotiations, the salesman finally made the sale. 

Después de horas de negociaciones, el vendedor finalmente concretó la venta.

spokesperson
spokesperson
[Sustantivo]

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

portavoz, vocero

portavoz, vocero

Ex: The spokesperson clarified the organization's stance on the proposed policy changes. 

El portavoz aclaró la postura de la organización sobre los cambios de política propuestos.

spokesman
spokesman
[Sustantivo]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

portavoz, representante

portavoz, representante

Ex: The company appointed a new spokesman to improve its public image. 

La empresa nombró a un nuevo portavoz para mejorar su imagen pública.

athlete
athlete
[Sustantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

deportista

deportista

Ex: Despite his age, the athlete continued to dominate in tennis. 

A pesar de su edad, el atleta continuó dominando en el tenis.

sportswoman
sportswoman
[Sustantivo]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

deportista, atleta femenina

deportista, atleta femenina

Ex: She is an accomplished sportswoman, having won numerous medals in her career. 

Ella es una deportista consumada, habiendo ganado numerosas medallas en su carrera.

flight attendant
flight attendant
[Sustantivo]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

azafato

azafato

Ex: The flight attendant served refreshments and snacks during the flight. 

El auxiliar de vuelo sirvió refrescos y bocadillos durante el vuelo.

stewardess
stewardess
[Sustantivo]

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

azafata, aeromoza

azafata, aeromoza

Ex: After the flight, the stewardess made sure all passengers had safely disembarked. 

Después del vuelo, la azafata se aseguró de que todos los pasajeros hubieran desembarcado de manera segura.

actor
actor
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actor

actor

Ex: The actor's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance. 

La capacidad del actor para conectar con la audiencia a nivel emocional crea una actuación memorable.

glamorous
glamorous
[Adjetivo]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

elegante, glamuroso

elegante, glamuroso

Ex: Her glamorous lifestyle included jet-setting to exotic destinations and attending exclusive events. 

Su estilo de vida glamuroso incluía viajar en jet a destinos exóticos y asistir a eventos exclusivos.

actress
actress
[Sustantivo]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actriz

actriz

Ex: The actress performed beautifully in the play. 

La actriz actuó maravillosamente en la obra.

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