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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1 - 1A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - 1A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "ingenio", "conquistar", "obstáculo", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

recuperarse de

recuperarse de

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .Finalmente **superó** su miedo a hablar en público.

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

vencer

vencer

Ex: Athletes overcome injuries by undergoing rehabilitation and persistent training .Los atletas **superan** las lesiones al someterse a rehabilitación y entrenamiento persistente.
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created an obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .La fuerte tormenta de nieve creó un **obstáculo** para los viajeros que intentaban llegar al aeropuerto.
blow
[Sustantivo]

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon

golpe, porrazo

golpe, porrazo

innovative
[Adjetivo]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

innovador, original

innovador, original

Ex: The architect presented an innovative building design that defied conventional structures .El arquitecto presentó un diseño de edificio **innovador** que desafiaba las estructuras convencionales.
revolutionary
[Adjetivo]

causing or involving a grand or fundamental change, particularly leading to major improvements

revolucionario

revolucionario

Ex: The introduction of the smartphone revolutionized the way people interact and access information.La introducción del smartphone **revolucionó** la forma en que las personas interactúan y acceden a la información.
groundbreaking
[Adjetivo]

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

innovador, revolucionario

innovador, revolucionario

Ex: The architect's groundbreaking design for the new building won several awards for its innovative approach.El diseño **innovador** del arquitecto para el nuevo edificio ganó varios premios por su enfoque pionero.
benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .El estudio destacó los **beneficios** ambientales del uso de fuentes de energía renovable.
hindrance
[Sustantivo]

the act of stopping or slowing down something

obstaculizar

obstaculizar

Ex: Bad leadership is a common hindrance to success .El mal liderazgo es un **obstáculo** común para el éxito.
to conquer
[Verbo]

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

vencer, superar

vencer, superar

Ex: Communities unite to conquer crises and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters .Las comunidades se unen para **vencer** las crisis y reconstruir después de los desastres naturales.
single-mindedness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

obsesión

obsesión

Ex: Single-mindedness can lead to both success and isolation .**La determinación** puede llevar tanto al éxito como al aislamiento.
ingenuity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

ingenio, inventiva

ingenio, inventiva

Ex: He admired the ingenuity behind ancient architecture .Admiraba **la ingeniosidad** detrás de la arquitectura antigua.
optimism
[Sustantivo]

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

optimismo

optimismo

Ex: His lifelong optimism helps him embrace change with confidence .Su **optimismo** de toda la vida le ayuda a abrazar el cambio con confianza.
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .Su **compasión** por las personas sin hogar lo inspiró a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a proporcionar refugio y recursos.
understanding
[Adjetivo]

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

lógico y compasivo

lógico y compasivo

Ex: Thanks to his understanding demeanor, he's seen as a rock for those around him during tough times.Gracias a su actitud **comprensiva**, es visto como un pilar para quienes lo rodean en tiempos difíciles.
commitment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter every weekend showed her deep commitment to helping those in need .Ser voluntaria en el refugio cada fin de semana mostró su profundo **compromiso** por ayudar a los necesitados.
patience
[Sustantivo]

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

paciencia, tolerancia

paciencia, tolerancia

Ex: He handled the frustrating situation with remarkable patience.Manejó la situación frustrante con una **paciencia** notable.
perseverance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perseverancia

perseverancia

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .Construir un negocio exitoso requiere no solo visión, sino también **perseverancia** en los momentos difíciles.
perfectionism
[Sustantivo]

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfeccionismo, el perfeccionismo

perfeccionismo, el perfeccionismo

Ex: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .El **perfeccionismo** a menudo impide que las personas terminen sus tareas.
to glance
[Verbo]

to briefly look at someone or something

echarle un vistazo a, echarle una mirada a

echarle un vistazo a, echarle una mirada a

Ex: I have glanced at the new magazine , but I have n't read it thoroughly .He **echado un vistazo** a la nueva revista, pero no la he leído a fondo.
to squint
[Verbo]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

mirar de reojo

Ex: She squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant , struggling to read the options .Ella **entornó** los ojos para mirar el menú en el restaurante con poca luz, esforzándose por leer las opciones.
to gaze
[Verbo]

to look at someone or something without blinking or moving the eyes

mirar fijamente, mirar

mirar fijamente, mirar

Ex: The cat sat on the windowsill , gazing at the birds chirping in the garden with great interest .El gato estaba sentado en el alféizar de la ventana, **mirando** con gran interés a los pájaros que gorjeaban en el jardín.
to glimpse
[Verbo]

to see something or someone for a short moment of time, often without getting a full or detailed view of it

alcanzar a ver

alcanzar a ver

Ex: She glimpsed a familiar face in the crowded market .Ella **vislumbró** un rostro familiar en el mercado abarrotado.
to gape
[Verbo]

to stare with one's mouth open in amazement or wonder

quedarse boquiabierto

quedarse boquiabierto

Ex: The tourists gaped at the towering skyscrapers of the city , amazed by their size and grandeur .Los turistas **boquiabiertos** miraban los rascacielos imponentes de la ciudad, asombrados por su tamaño y grandeza.
to peek
[Verbo]

to take a quick and often secretive look at something or someone

echar un vistazo, mirar furtivamente

echar un vistazo, mirar furtivamente

Ex: Last night , I peeked through the keyhole to see if anyone was in the room .Anoche, **eché un vistazo** por el ojo de la cerradura para ver si había alguien en la habitación.
to gawp
[Verbo]

to stare in surprise or wonder with one's mouth open

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando con asombro

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando con asombro

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