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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8A

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de las Unidades 8 - 8A del libro de texto Insight Intermediate, como "que vale la pena", "callejón sin salida", "glamuroso", etc.

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highly
[Adverbio]

to a high level or degree

muy

muy

Ex: The company 's products highly regarded for their quality and reliability .
skilled
[Adjetivo]

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

experto, hábil

experto, hábil

Ex: skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes fly through them all the time .
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 repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .
dead-end
[Adjetivo]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sin salida, estancado

sin salida, estancado

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following dead-end lead .
to vary
[Verbo]

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

variar

variar

Ex: The varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .
stressful
[Adjetivo]

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

estresante

estresante

Ex: The job interview was stressful experience for him .
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 worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

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: put her foot up and took a nap to recover from the long drive .

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

Ex: The threw her in the deep end with complex assignments .

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

Ex: The taught him the ropes of public speaking .

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

Ex: The 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

la conclusión, el aspecto más importante

la conclusión, el aspecto más importante

Ex: I understand your concerns , but bottom line is that this is the best course of action .
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 gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .
firefighter
[Sustantivo]

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

bombero

bombero

Ex: The community honored firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .
fireman
[Sustantivo]

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

bombero, firefighter

bombero, firefighter

Ex: A fireman shared his experiences with students .
head teacher
[Sustantivo]

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

director, rector

director, rector

Ex: head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .
headmaster
[Sustantivo]

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

director

director

Ex: headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .
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 , police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .
policewoman
[Sustantivo]

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

mujer policía, policía mujer

mujer policía, policía mujer

Ex: As policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .
postman
[Sustantivo]

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

cartero, cartera

cartero, cartera

Ex: After the rainstorm , postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .
shop assistant
[Sustantivo]

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

dependiente, asistente de tienda

dependiente, asistente de tienda

Ex: shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .
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 .
spokesperson
[Sustantivo]

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

portavoz, vocero

portavoz, vocero

Ex: spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .
spokesman
[Sustantivo]

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

portavoz, vocero

portavoz, vocero

Ex: spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .
athlete
[Sustantivo]

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

deportista

deportista

Ex: The athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .
sportswoman
[Sustantivo]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

deportista, atleta

deportista, atleta

Ex: sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .
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 flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .
stewardess
[Sustantivo]

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

auxiliar de vuelo, azafata

auxiliar de vuelo, azafata

Ex: She worked as stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .
actor
[Sustantivo]

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

actor

actor

Ex: The actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
glamorous
[Adjetivo]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

elegante, glamuroso

elegante, glamuroso

Ex: glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .
actress
[Sustantivo]

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

actriz

actriz

Ex: The actress received an award for her outstanding performance .
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