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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
neglected
[Adjetivo]

ignored or not given enough attention or care

descuidado, abandonado

descuidado, abandonado

Ex: He wore neglected clothes, torn and unwashed. 

Llevaba ropa descuidada, rota y sin lavar.

run down
run down
[Adjetivo]

being in a state of low energy or reduced strength, often caused by prolonged effort or illness

agotado, exhausto

agotado, exhausto

Ex: He was run down from juggling three jobs at once. 

Estaba agotado por hacer malabares con tres trabajos a la vez.

worthwhile
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 hiking trail offers a worthwhile experience with stunning views of the mountains. 

El sendero de senderismo ofrece una experiencia valiosa con impresionantes vistas de las montañas.

abandoned
abandoned
[Adjetivo]

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

abandonado

abandonado

Ex: The abandoned ship drifted aimlessly at sea. 

El barco abandonado derivaba sin rumbo en el mar.

wasteful
wasteful
[Adjetivo]

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

derrochador, despilfarrador

derrochador, despilfarrador

Ex: He was wasteful with his time, spending hours procrastinating instead of working. 

Él era derrochador con su tiempo, pasando horas procrastinando en lugar de trabajar.

thriving
thriving
[Adjetivo]

characterized by growth and success

próspero

próspero

Ex: She felt grateful to be part of a thriving artistic community. 

Se sintió agradecida de ser parte de una comunidad artística próspera.

attractive
attractive
[Adjetivo]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

atractivo, hermoso

atractivo, hermoso

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience. 

El cantante carismático tiene una voz atractiva que cautiva al público.

to care for

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

cuidar a

cuidar a

Ex: The rescue team cares for injured wildlife before releasing them back into the wild. 

El equipo de rescate cuida de la vida silvestre herida antes de liberarla de nuevo en la naturaleza.

inhabited
inhabited
[Adjetivo]

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

habitado, poblado

habitado, poblado

Ex: The forest is one of the most inhabited ecosystems in the region. 

El bosque es uno de los ecosistemas más habitados de la región.

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

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

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity. 

El gerente eficiente optimizó el flujo de trabajo para aumentar la productividad.

to renovate

to give a boost to one's energy or mood

renovar

renovar

Ex: Meditation helped to renovate his sense of peace and focus. 

La meditación ayudó a renovar su sentido de paz y enfoque.

decline
decline
[Sustantivo]

a change toward a smaller, lower, or reduced state

reducción, disminución

reducción, disminución

Ex: The town experienced a decline in population over several years. 

El pueblo experimentó un descenso de población a lo largo de varios años.

unappealing
unappealing
[Adjetivo]

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

poco atractivo, poco apetecible

poco atractivo, poco apetecible

Ex: The hotel’s unappealing design discouraged visitors. 

El diseño poco atractivo del hotel desanimó a los visitantes.

pointless
pointless
[Adjetivo]

lacking any purpose or goal

inútil, vano

inútil, vano

Ex: He found the meeting to be pointless, as it did not address any pressing issues. 

Encontró la reunión inútil, ya que no abordó ningún problema apremiante.

urban
urban
[Adjetivo]

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

urbano

urbano

Ex: Urban sociology explores how people interact within city environments. 

La sociología urbana explora cómo las personas interactúan dentro de los entornos urbanos.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 

El fotógrafo capturó el paisaje desértico en detalle.

bus shelter
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 had a bench for people to sit on. 

La marquesina tenía un banco para que la gente se sentara.

path
path
[Sustantivo]

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

camino

camino

Ex: She walked along the path every morning. 

Ella caminaba por el sendero todas las mañanas.

high-rise
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The neighborhood was undergoing rapid development, with new high-rises springing up every year. 
road sign
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 indicated a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour. 

El señal de tráfico indicaba un límite de velocidad de 50 kilómetros por hora.

industrial
industrial
[Adjetivo]

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

industrial

industrial

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality. 

Las regulaciones ambientales tienen como objetivo mitigar el impacto de las actividades industriales en la calidad del aire y del agua.

estate
estate
[Sustantivo]

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

finca

finca

Ex: The estate was known for its grand parties and lavish events hosted in the main house. 

La finca era conocida por sus grandes fiestas y eventos lujosos organizados en la casa principal.

parking meter
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 city installed new digital parking meters downtown. 

La ciudad instaló nuevos parquímetros digitales en el centro.

pedestrian crossing

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: The traffic light at the pedestrian crossing turned red for cars. 

El semáforo en el paso de peatones se puso en rojo para los coches.

speed bump
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 neighborhood streets are filled with speed bumps to reduce traffic speed. 

Las calles del vecindario están llenas de reductores de velocidad para reducir la velocidad del tráfico.

to board up

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: Shops boarded up their entrances due to the protests. 

Las tiendas tapiaron sus entradas debido a las protestas.

to crumble
to crumble
[Verbo]

(of a building) to fall apart

desmoronarse

desmoronarse

Ex: Over time, the once grand castle started to crumble, its towers collapsing into ruins. 

Con el tiempo, el que una vez fue un gran castillo comenzó a desmoronarse, sus torres derrumbándose en ruinas.

derelict
derelict
[Adjetivo]

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

deplorable

deplorable

Ex: A derelict ship was found drifting near the coast. 

Un barco abandonado fue encontrado a la deriva cerca de la costa.

to flourish

to grow in a healthy and strong way

florecer

florecer

Ex: The deer flourish in the protected wildlife reserve. 

Los ciervos florecen en la reserva de vida silvestre protegida.

prosperous
prosperous
[Adjetivo]

rich and financially successful

próspero

próspero

Ex: She invested wisely and became prosperous. 

Ella invirtió sabiamente y se volvió próspera.

to refurbish

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

renovar

renovar

Ex: He refurbished the antique table to restore its original beauty. 

Él renovó la mesa antigua para restaurar su belleza original.

robust
robust
[Adjetivo]

physically strong and healthy

robusto

robusto

Ex: She maintained a robust physique through regular exercise and a balanced diet. 

Mantuvo un físico robusto a través del ejercicio regular y una dieta equilibrada.

shabby
shabby
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

andrajoso, harapiento

andrajoso, harapiento

Ex: After a long night of partying, she looked shabby and disheveled as she stumbled out of the club. 

Después de una larga noche de fiesta, lucía andrajosa y desaliñada mientras salía tambaleándose del club.

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