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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 1

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 1 en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "brat", "turn down", "incremental", etc.

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to decline an invitation, request, or offer

rechazar

rechazar

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .El consejo municipal **rechazó** la propuesta de rezonificación, respetando las preocupaciones de la comunidad.
to kidnap
[Verbo]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

secuestrar, raptar

secuestrar, raptar

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .Ella estaba aterrorizada cuando se dio cuenta de que pretendían **secuestrarla**.
prison
[Sustantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisión, cárcel

prisión, cárcel

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ella escribió cartas a su familia desde la **prisión**, expresando su amor y anhelo por ellos.
infant
[Sustantivo]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.Las tasas de mortalidad **infantil** han disminuido significativamente a lo largo de los años debido a los avances en la tecnología médica y la atención prenatal.
brat
[Sustantivo]

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

mocoso, niño malcriado

mocoso, niño malcriado

Ex: The movie theater was disrupted by a brat who talked loudly throughout the film .El cine fue interrumpido por un **mocoso** que habló en voz alta durante toda la película.
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: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .Se encontró en un **dilema** cuando tuvo que elegir entre dos ofertas de trabajo igualmente atractivas.
optimism
[Sustantivo]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

optimismo

optimismo

Ex: The doctor ’s reassurance gave her optimism about her recovery .El consuelo del médico le dio **optimismo** sobre su recuperación.
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.
tolerance
[Sustantivo]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .El festival celebró la **tolerancia** cultural, mostrando tradiciones de varios grupos étnicos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
attentive
[Adjetivo]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

atento

atento

Ex: His attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .Su mirada **atenta** nunca se apartó del orador, absorbiendo cada palabra.
gradual
[Adjetivo]

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

gradual

gradual

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident .La disminución de la biodiversidad en la región ha sido **gradual**, pero sus efectos son cada vez más evidentes.
haggard
[Adjetivo]

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

demacrado

demacrado

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Los soldados regresaron de la batalla luciendo **demacrados** y agotados.
incremental
[Adjetivo]

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

incremental

incremental

Ex: The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums .El artista refinó su técnica mediante la experimentación **incremental** con diferentes medios.
interim
[Adjetivo]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

interino, provisional

interino, provisional

Ex: The council implemented interim measures to address the crisis until a full plan was developed .El consejo implementó medidas **interinas** para abordar la crisis hasta que se desarrolló un plan completo.
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Tenía una apariencia **llamativa** con su alta estatura y tatuajes distintivos, lo que lo hacía inolvidable.

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

Ex: When it comes to friendships , Mark is man of his word.
guerrilla
[Sustantivo]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrillero

guerrillero

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by modern-day guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .El documental exploró las motivaciones y los desafíos que enfrentan los combatientes **guerrilleros** modernos en las zonas de conflicto.
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