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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2 - 2C

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2C en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "descuidado", "reformar", "inhibido", etc.

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neglected
[Adjetivo]

ignored or not given enough attention or care

descuidado, abandonado

descuidado, abandonado

Ex: The old house had a neglected and abandoned look .La vieja casa tenía un aspecto **descuidado** y abandonado.
run down
[Adjetivo]

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness

agotado, exhausto

agotado, exhausto

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.
abandoned
[Adjetivo]

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

abandonado

abandonado

Ex: The town became abandoned after the factory closed.El pueblo quedó **abandonado** después de que cerrara la fábrica.
wasteful
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

derrochador, despilfarrador

derrochador, despilfarrador

Ex: The wasteful use of paper in the office prompted a switch to digital documentation to save resources .El uso **despilfarrador** de papel en la oficina impulsó un cambio a la documentación digital para ahorrar recursos.
thriving
[Adjetivo]

characterized by growth and success

próspero

próspero

Ex: Despite facing challenges, the company remained thriving due to its innovative approach.A pesar de enfrentar desafíos, la empresa se mantuvo **próspera** debido a su enfoque innovador.
attractive
[Adjetivo]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

atractivo, hermoso

atractivo, hermoso

Ex: The professor is not only knowledgeable but also has an attractive way of presenting complex ideas .El profesor no solo es conocedor sino que también tiene una forma **atractiva** de presentar ideas complejas.

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

cuidar a

cuidar a

Ex: The nurse carefully cared for the elderly patient in the hospital .La enfermera cuidó con cuidado al paciente anciano en el hospital.
inhabited
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) having people or animals living in a place

habitado, poblado

habitado, poblado

Ex: Few inhabited areas remain untouched by modern technology .Pocas áreas **habitadas** permanecen intactas por la tecnología moderna.
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: An efficient team collaborates seamlessly to meet project goals .Un equipo **eficiente** colabora sin problemas para cumplir con los objetivos del proyecto.

to give a boost to one's energy or mood

renovar

renovar

Ex: A weekend at the spa helped to renovate her .Un fin de semana en el spa ayudó a **renovar** su energía.
decline
[Sustantivo]

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

reducción, disminución

reducción, disminución

Ex: Measures were introduced to address the decline in biodiversity .Se introdujeron medidas para abordar la **disminución** de la biodiversidad.
unappealing
[Adjetivo]

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

poco atractivo, poco apetecible

poco atractivo, poco apetecible

Ex: The idea seemed unappealing, so no one supported it .La idea parecía **poco atractiva**, así que nadie la apoyó.
pointless
[Adjetivo]

lacking any purpose or goal

inútil, vano

inútil, vano

Ex: She realized the task was pointless and decided to focus on something more important .Se dio cuenta de que la tarea era **inútil** y decidió centrarse en algo más importante.
urban
[Adjetivo]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

urbano

urbano

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .Las reformas de la política **urbana** tienen como objetivo reducir la congestión del tráfico en las grandes ciudades.
landscape
[Sustantivo]

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.Los campos de girasoles crearon un **paisaje** vibrante.
bus shelter
[Sustantivo]

a structure at a bus stop, providing protection from the weather for passengers waiting for a bus

parada de autobús cubierta, marquesina de autobús

parada de autobús cubierta, marquesina de autobús

Ex: The bus shelter was equipped with a digital timetable .La **marquesina** estaba equipada con un horario digital.
path
[Sustantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

camino

camino

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .El **camino** estaba bordeado de flores florecientes.
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect 's design for the new high-rise incorporated green spaces and sustainable features .El diseño del arquitecto para el nuevo **rascacielos** incorporaba espacios verdes y características sostenibles.
road sign
[Sustantivo]

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

rótulo de tráfico, letrero de tránsito

rótulo de tráfico, letrero de tránsito

Ex: The road sign showed the distance to the next gas station .El **señal de tráfico** mostraba la distancia hasta la próxima gasolinera.
industrial
[Adjetivo]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industrial

industrial

Ex: Industrial design focuses on creating products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .El diseño **industrial** se centra en crear productos que sean funcionales y estéticamente agradables.
estate
[Sustantivo]

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

finca

finca

Ex: They bought an estate in the countryside , complete with a vineyard and stables .Compraron una **finca** en el campo, completa con un viñedo y establos.
parking meter
[Sustantivo]

a device found on a street or in a parking lot that requires payment to allow a vehicle to be parked for a certain amount of time

parquímetro, medidor de estacionamiento

parquímetro, medidor de estacionamiento

Ex: The parking meter accepts both coins and credit cards .El **parquímetro** acepta tanto monedas como tarjetas de crédito.

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

paso de peatones, cruce peatonal

paso de peatones, cruce peatonal

Ex: She looked both ways before stepping onto the pedestrian crossing.Miró hacia ambos lados antes de pisar el **paso de peatones**.
speed bump
[Sustantivo]

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

reductor de velocidad, lomo de burro

reductor de velocidad, lomo de burro

Ex: The council plans to install more speed bumps in the residential area .El consejo planea instalar más **reductores de velocidad** en la zona residencial.

to cover or close off a window, door, or other opening with wooden boards

tapar con tablas, cerrar con tablones

tapar con tablas, cerrar con tablones

Ex: He boarded up the broken window to keep out the cold .Él **tapió** la ventana rota para evitar que entrara el frío.
to crumble
[Verbo]

(of a building) to fall apart

desmoronarse

desmoronarse

Ex: Without proper maintenance , the concrete parking garage began to crumble, posing a safety hazard to vehicles below .Sin el mantenimiento adecuado, el estacionamiento de hormigón comenzó a **desmoronarse**, lo que representaba un peligro para los vehículos que estaban abajo.
derelict
[Adjetivo]

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

deplorable

deplorable

Ex: The park had become derelict due to years of neglect.El parque se había vuelto **abandonado** debido a años de negligencia.

to grow in a healthy and strong way

florecer

florecer

Ex: The tree flourished after years of careful care .El árbol **floreció** después de años de cuidados cuidadosos.
prosperous
[Adjetivo]

rich and financially successful

próspero

próspero

Ex: The merchant led a prosperous life .El comerciante llevaba una vida **próspera**.

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovar

renovar

Ex: The museum was refurbished to attract more visitors .El museo fue **remodelado** para atraer a más visitantes.
robust
[Adjetivo]

physically strong and healthy

robusto

robusto

Ex: Despite her age , Grandma remained robust and energetic , often outpacing younger family members on hikes .A pesar de su edad, la abuela seguía siendo **robusta** y enérgica, a menudo superando a los miembros más jóvenes de la familia en las caminatas.
shabby
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

andrajoso, harapiento

andrajoso, harapiento

Ex: The traveler , dressed in shabby attire , carried only a small bag .
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