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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 2

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 2 en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "sagrado", "antedatar", "urbanizado", etc.

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sacred
[Adjetivo]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

sagrado

sagrado

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .Los símbolos **sagrados** que adornan el santuario tienen un significado espiritual para los creyentes.
considerable
[Adjetivo]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

considerable, importante

considerable, importante

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years .Ella acumuló una cantidad **considerable** de tiempo de vacaciones a lo largo de los años.
attachment
[Sustantivo]

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

accesorio, adjunto

accesorio, adjunto

Ex: The printer 's attachment allows users to print directly from their smartphones and tablets .El **accesorio** de la impresora permite a los usuarios imprimir directamente desde sus smartphones y tabletas.
Australian
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

australiano

australiano

Ex: The Australian government is based in Canberra .El gobierno **australiano** tiene su sede en Canberra.
valuable
[Adjetivo]

worth a large amount of money

valioso, costoso, importante

valioso, costoso, importante

Ex: The valuable manuscript contains handwritten notes by a famous author .El manuscrito **valioso** contiene notas manuscritas de un famoso autor.
to predate
[Verbo]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

preceder, antedatar

preceder, antedatar

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.Las primeras formas de moneda **preceden** a los sistemas monetarios modernos.
navigable
[Adjetivo]

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

navegable

navegable

Ex: The port connects to several navigable waterways .El puerto se conecta a varias vías navegables **navegables**.
reversible
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to be undone or corrected

reversible, revocable

reversible, revocable

Ex: The reversible transformation of the fabric allowed for experimentation with different styles of clothing .La transformación **reversible** de la tela permitió experimentar con diferentes estilos de ropa.
educational
[Adjetivo]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

educativo

educativo

Ex: Online educational platforms offer courses on a wide range of subjects , from photography to computer programming .Las plataformas **educativas** en línea ofrecen cursos sobre una amplia gama de temas, desde fotografía hasta programación informática.
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .El código de vestimenta **tradicional** de la empresa requiere ropa formal, mientras que otros lugares de trabajo están adoptando políticas casuales.
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.

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

renovar, reformar

renovar, reformar

Ex: The hotel management chose to renovate the lobby , giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere .La gerencia del hotel decidió **renovar** el vestíbulo, dándole un ambiente moderno y acogedor.
successful
[Adjetivo]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

exitoso

exitoso

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .Ella es una autora **exitosa** con muchos libros más vendidos.
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.
puppyish
[Adjetivo]

showing playful or enthusiastic behavior typical of a young dog

cachorro, juguetón como un cachorro

cachorro, juguetón como un cachorro

Ex: The actor brought a puppyish charm to the role .El actor aportó un encanto **cachorro** al papel.
English
[Adjetivo]

belonging or relating to England, its people, or language

inglés

inglés

Ex: The English countryside is known for its rolling hills and charming villages .El campo **inglés** es conocido por sus colinas onduladas y sus encantadores pueblos.
worthless
[Adjetivo]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

sin ningún valor, inútil

sin ningún valor, inútil

Ex: The old computer was outdated and worthless for modern tasks .La vieja computadora estaba obsoleta y **sin valor** para las tareas modernas.
fearless
[Adjetivo]

expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

intrépido, sin miedo

intrépido, sin miedo

Ex: The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save lives .El bombero **intrépido** se precipitó en el edificio en llamas para salvar vidas.
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.
urbanized
[Adjetivo]

developed into an urban area, with high population density and tall buildings

urbanizado, desarrollado en área urbana

urbanizado, desarrollado en área urbana

Ex: The country ’s most urbanized city has millions of residents .La ciudad más **urbanizada** del país tiene millones de residentes.
commercial
[Adjetivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

comercial

comercial

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews .La película fue un éxito **comercial** a pesar de las críticas mixtas.
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.
priority
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioridad, preferencia

prioridad, preferencia

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .Se le dijo que se concentrara en sus estudios como **prioridad** sobre las actividades extracurriculares.
social
[Adjetivo]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

social

social

Ex: Economic factors can impact social mobility and access to opportunities within society .Los factores económicos pueden afectar la movilidad **social** y el acceso a oportunidades dentro de la sociedad.
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .La ocasión **especial** requería una celebración con familiares y amigos.
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.
to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .Los miembros del sindicato están planeando exigir cambios en las políticas de la empresa durante la próxima reunión con la gerencia.
handful
[Sustantivo]

an amount that fits in a hand

puñado, manojo

puñado, manojo

Ex: He scooped up a handful of popcorn while watching the movie .Él tomó un **puñado** de palomitas mientras veía la película.
relevance
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

relevancia

relevancia

Ex: The article 's relevance made it a key source for the study .La **relevancia** del artículo lo convirtió en una fuente clave para el estudio.
to respect
[Verbo]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

respetar

respetar

Ex: He respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .Él **respeta** a su entrenador por su liderazgo y orientación dentro y fuera del campo.
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .Los padres tienen la **responsabilidad** de proporcionar un entorno seguro y enriquecedor para sus hijos.
to collect
[Verbo]

to gather together things from different places or people

juntar

juntar

Ex: The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market .El agricultor **recogió** manzanas maduras del huerto para venderlas en el mercado de agricultores.
rest
[Sustantivo]

a part of something that is left

el resto, la parte restante

el resto, la parte restante

Ex: The team completed most of the project , but the rest will have to be finished tomorrow .El equipo completó la mayor parte del proyecto, pero el **resto** tendrá que terminarse mañana.
politics
[Sustantivo]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

política

política

Ex: The professor 's lecture on American politics covered the historical evolution of its political parties .La conferencia del profesor sobre la **política** estadounidense cubrió la evolución histórica de sus partidos políticos.
to worry
[Verbo]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

preocuparse

preocuparse

Ex: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.La lluvia constante la hizo **preocuparse** por la ceremonia de boda al aire libre.
harsh
[Adjetivo]

cruel and unkind toward others

duro, severo

duro, severo

Ex: The harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .La manera **dura** en que se dirigió a sus empleados creó un ambiente de trabajo tóxico.
inevitably
[Adverbio]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

inevitablemente

inevitablemente

Ex: As the population grows , urban areas inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .A medida que la población crece, las áreas urbanas **inevitablemente** se expanden para satisfacer la creciente demanda de vivienda.
profound
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

profundo

profundo

Ex: His profound understanding of classical literature enriched his interpretations of contemporary works .Su comprensión **profunda** de la literatura clásica enriqueció sus interpretaciones de obras contemporáneas.
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .La granja **remota** estaba rodeada de vastos campos de cultivos.
stifling
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

sofocante, asfixiante

sofocante, asfixiante

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity.Los ventiladores no podían aliviar la humedad **sofocante**.
subsistence
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

subsistencia

subsistencia

Ex: The family struggled to maintain subsistence on their small farm .La familia luchó por mantener la **subsistencia** en su pequeña granja.
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