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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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highly
[Adverbio]

in a favorable or approving manner

muy

muy

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .La nueva política ha sido **muy** bien recibida por los grupos ambientalistas.
skilled
[Adjetivo]

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

experto, hábil

experto, hábil

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .El chef **experto** crea obras maestras culinarias que deleitan el paladar.
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Mira las nubes; los aviones deben **volar** a través de ellas todo el tiempo.
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: The exercise routine was effective , but its repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .La rutina de ejercicios fue efectiva, pero su naturaleza **repetitiva** hizo difícil mantenerla con el tiempo.
dead-end
[Adjetivo]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sin salida, sin futuro

sin salida, sin futuro

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following another dead-end lead .El detective estaba frustrado después de seguir otra pista **sin salida**.
to vary
[Verbo]

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

variar

variar

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .El músico **varía** el tempo y la dinámica en sus composiciones, añadiendo interés y emoción a la música.
stressful
[Adjetivo]

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

estresante

estresante

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .La entrevista de trabajo fue una experiencia **estresante** para él.
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 meeting was worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .La reunión fue **valiosa**, ya que condujo a una colaboración importante.
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.Completar la pista de obstáculos fue **desafiante**, llevando a los participantes a sus límites físicos.

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

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.

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

Ex: The manager ensured progress getting the ball rolling early .

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

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.

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

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.

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

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

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

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.
bottom line
[Sustantivo]

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

lo esencial, el punto crucial

lo esencial, el punto crucial

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .Entiendo tus preocupaciones, pero **el punto clave** es que este es el mejor curso de acción.
gender-neutral
[Adjetivo]

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

de género neutro

de género neutro

Ex: The fashion industry is embracing gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .La industria de la moda está adoptando líneas de ropa **neutrales en cuanto al género** que atienden a individuos que prefieren estilos que no están tradicionalmente asociados con un género específico.
firefighter
[Sustantivo]

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

bombero

bombero

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .La comunidad honró a los **bomberos** por su valentía y dedicación durante un incendio forestal.
fireman
[Sustantivo]

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

bombero, socorrista

bombero, socorrista

Ex: A retired fireman shared his experiences with students .Un **bombero** jubilado compartió sus experiencias con los estudiantes.
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 innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .El enfoque innovador del **director de la escuela** en la educación le valió al colegio un reconocimiento nacional.
headmaster
[Sustantivo]

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

director

director

Ex: The headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .El **director** implementó nuevas políticas para mejorar los estándares académicos.
police officer
[Sustantivo]

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

policía

policía

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .Con una linterna en la mano, el **oficial de policía** buscó pistas en la escena del crimen.
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: As a policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .Como **policía**, a menudo trabaja largas horas pero encuentra satisfacción en tener un impacto positivo en la sociedad.
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: After the rainstorm , the postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .Después de la tormenta, el **cartero** continuó su ronda a pesar de las condiciones húmedas.
shop assistant
[Sustantivo]

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

dependiente, dependienta

dependiente, dependienta

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .El **dependiente** se ofreció a envolver la compra como un servicio complementario.
salesman
[Sustantivo]

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

vendedor, comercial

vendedor, comercial

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance .A los **vendedores** a menudo se les recompensa con bonificaciones basadas en su desempeño de ventas.
spokesperson
[Sustantivo]

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

portavoz, vocero

portavoz, vocero

Ex: The spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .El **portavoz** negó cualquier participación de la empresa en las acusaciones.
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 spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .El **portavoz** negó los rumores que circulan sobre el futuro de la empresa.
athlete
[Sustantivo]

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

deportista

deportista

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .El joven **atleta** aspiraba a representar a su país en los Juegos Olímpicos.
sportswoman
[Sustantivo]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

deportista, atleta femenina

deportista, atleta femenina

Ex: The sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .La **deportista** fue celebrada por su dedicación y trabajo duro en el entrenamiento.
flight attendant
[Sustantivo]

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

azafato

azafato

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .Ella se sometió a un entrenamiento extenso para convertirse en **auxiliar de vuelo**, aprendiendo procedimientos de emergencia y habilidades de servicio al cliente.
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: She worked as a stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .Trabajó como **azafata** durante más de diez años antes de pasar a un puesto directivo.
actor
[Sustantivo]

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

actor

actor

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .El **actor** talentoso representó sin esfuerzo una amplia gama de personajes, desde un héroe hasta un villano.
glamorous
[Adjetivo]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

elegante, glamuroso

elegante, glamuroso

Ex: His glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .Su coche deportivo **glamuroso** llamó la atención mientras conducía por las calles de la ciudad.
actress
[Sustantivo]

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

actriz

actriz

Ex: The young actress received an award for her outstanding performance .La joven **actriz** recibió un premio por su destacada actuación.
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