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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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