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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - 1D en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "dignificar", "demacrado", "acertijo", etc.

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political movement
political movement
[Sustantivo]

an attempt by a group of people with a common ideology or goal working together to influence or change political policies and systems

movimiento político, acción política

movimiento político, acción política

Ex: The environmental political movement advocates for climate policies. 

El movimiento político ambiental aboga por políticas climáticas.

transformation
transformation
[Sustantivo]

the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

transformación, metamorfosis

transformación, metamorfosis

Ex: The forest underwent a transformation after the wildfire, with new plants starting to grow. 

El bosque experimentó una transformación después del incendio, con nuevas plantas comenzando a crecer.

gradual
gradual
[Adjetivo]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

gradual

gradual

Ex: The erosion of the coastline was a gradual process, occurring over many years. 

La erosión de la costa fue un proceso gradual, que ocurrió a lo largo de muchos años.

incremental
incremental
[Adjetivo]

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incremental

incremental

Ex: She achieved her fitness goals through incremental changes to her diet and exercise routine. 

Ella logró sus objetivos de fitness a través de cambios incrementales en su dieta y rutina de ejercicios.

striking
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: His striking blue hair and elaborate tattoos made him a memorable figure in the local art scene. 
distance
distance
[Sustantivo]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distancia

distancia

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances. 

El corredor de maratón entrenó para mejorar su resistencia y cubrir distancias más largas.

haggard
haggard
[Adjetivo]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

demacrado

demacrado

Ex: She gave a haggard smile, her face lined with exhaustion. 

Ella dio una sonrisa demacrada, su rostro marcado por el agotamiento.

a great deal

to a large extent

Ex: I learned a great deal during my internship. 
to support
to support
[Verbo]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: The government launched new programs to support small businesses during the economic downturn. 

El gobierno lanzó nuevos programas para apoyar a las pequeñas empresas durante la crisis económica.

attorney
attorney
[Sustantivo]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

representante legal, apoderado

representante legal, apoderado

Ex: The attorney prepared the necessary documents for the property transfer. 

El abogado preparó los documentos necesarios para la transferencia de propiedad.

attentive
attentive
[Adjetivo]

focusing with interest or concentration

atento

atento

Ex: He remained attentive to the details of the contract. 

Permaneció atento a los detalles del contrato.

conundrum
conundrum
[Sustantivo]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

acertijo, adivinanza

acertijo, adivinanza

Ex: Deciding whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental protection is a significant conundrum for policymakers. 

Decidir si priorizar el crecimiento económico o la protección ambiental es un dilema importante para los responsables políticos.

to penalize

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

sancionar, penalizar

sancionar, penalizar

Ex: Companies may penalize employees for breaching ethical standards through disciplinary actions. 

Las empresas pueden penalizar a los empleados por incumplir los estándares éticos mediante acciones disciplinarias.

hero
hero
[Sustantivo]

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

héroe, heroína

héroe, heroína

Ex: Heroes inspire others by their actions. 

Los héroes inspiran a otros con sus acciones.

compassionate
compassionate
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

compasivo

compasivo

Ex: In times of crisis, it's essential to have compassionate leaders who understand and address the needs of the community. 

En tiempos de crisis, es esencial tener líderes compasivos que comprendan y aborden las necesidades de la comunidad.

compassion
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: In times of crisis, communities often come together to support each other with compassion and generosity. 

En tiempos de crisis, las comunidades a menudo se unen para apoyarse mutuamente con compasión y generosidad.

courage
courage
[Sustantivo]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

coraje, valentía

coraje, valentía

Ex: His courage in the face of adversity inspired everyone around him. 

Su coraje frente a la adversidad inspiró a todos a su alrededor.

courageous
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The young explorer exhibited a courageous spirit as he ventured into the uncharted wilderness in search of new discoveries. 

El joven explorador exhibió un espíritu valiente mientras se adentraba en la naturaleza virgen en busca de nuevos descubrimientos.

dedication
dedication
[Sustantivo]

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

dedicación

dedicación

Ex: She admired his dedication to helping others through volunteer work. 

Ella admiraba su dedicación para ayudar a los demás a través del trabajo voluntario.

dedicated
dedicated
[Adjetivo]

fully committed and loyal to a task, cause, or purpose

dedicado

dedicado

Ex: The team was dedicated to their mission of promoting environmental conservation. 

El equipo estaba dedicado a su misión de promover la conservación del medio ambiente.

determination
determination
[Sustantivo]

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

determinación

determinación

Ex: They admired her determination to succeed in a competitive field. 

Admiraban su determinación para tener éxito en un campo competitivo.

determined
determined
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

decidido

decidido

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship, training rigorously. 

El equipo estaba decidido a ganar el campeonato, entrenando rigurosamente.

dignity
dignity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

dignidad

dignidad

to dignify
to dignify
[Verbo]

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

honrar, dignificar

honrar, dignificar

Ex: The ceremony was meant to dignify the sacrifices of the soldiers. 

La ceremonia estaba destinada a dignificar los sacrificios de los soldados.

humbleness
humbleness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being modest, unpretentious, and not overly proud of oneself

humildad, modestia

humildad, modestia

Ex: The teacher admired the student's humbleness in receiving praise. 

El profesor admiró la humildad del estudiante al recibir elogios.

humble
humble
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

humilde, modesto

humilde, modesto

Ex: Her humble attitude endears her to everyone she meets, making her a beloved friend. 

Su actitud humilde la hace querida por todos los que conoce, convirtiéndola en una amiga muy querida.

inspiration
inspiration
[Sustantivo]

something created through original thought and effort

inspiración

inspiración

Ex: The design was an inspiration blending culture and innovation. 

El diseño fue una inspiración que combinaba cultura e innovación.

inspirational
inspirational
[Adjetivo]

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

inspirador, motivador

inspirador, motivador

Ex: The painting was so beautiful and inspirational that it left a lasting impression on everyone who saw it. 

La pintura era tan hermosa e inspiradora que dejó una impresión duradera en todos los que la vieron.

persistency
persistency
[Sustantivo]

the quality of continuing to work towards a goal or task despite facing obstacles or difficulties

persistencia,  perseverancia

persistencia, perseverancia

persistent
persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: Despite facing rejection, she remained persistent in her job search, applying to numerous positions. 

A pesar de enfrentar el rechazo, ella se mantuvo persistente en su búsqueda de empleo, solicitando numerosos puestos.

resource
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

recurso

recurso

Ex: The organization allocated human resources strategically to meet project deadlines. 

La organización asignó recursos humanos estratégicamente para cumplir con los plazos del proyecto.

resourceful
resourceful
[Adjetivo]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

ingenioso, hábil

ingenioso, hábil

Ex: The resourceful student used online tutorials and library resources to teach themselves a new language. 

El estudiante ingenioso utilizó tutoriales en línea y recursos de la biblioteca para aprender un nuevo idioma por sí mismo.

will
will
[Sustantivo]

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

voluntad, deseo

voluntad, deseo

Ex: The team's collective will to win kept them motivated throughout the grueling tournament. 

La voluntad colectiva del equipo por ganar los mantuvo motivados durante todo el agotador torneo.

willing
willing
[Adjetivo]

interested or ready to do something

dispuesto

dispuesto

Ex: The volunteers were willing to donate their time to help those in need. 

Los voluntarios estaban dispuestos a donar su tiempo para ayudar a los necesitados.

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