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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3 - 3A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - 3A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "acumular", "montón", "optar por no participar", etc.

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stuff
[Sustantivo]

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

cosas

cosas

Ex: They donated their stuff to a local charity .Donaron sus viejas **cosas** a una organización benéfica local.
pile
[Sustantivo]

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

pila

pila

Ex: She dropped the letters onto a pile of papers .Ella dejó caer las cartas sobre un **montón** creciente de papeles.
mountain
[Sustantivo]

a large amount or quantity of something

montaña, pila

montaña, pila

Ex: After the event , there was mountain of trash to clean up .Después del evento, había una **montaña** de basura que limpiar.
stack
[Sustantivo]

a large number of something

montón

montón

to amass
[Verbo]

to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

amasar

amasar

Ex: Despite facing numerous setbacks , he amassing enough experience to become an expert in his field .A pesar de enfrentar numerosos contratiempos, está **acumulando** suficiente experiencia para convertirse en un experto en su campo.
possession
[Sustantivo]

the fact of owning or having something

posesión

posesión

Ex: She possession of the documents .Ella perdió la **posesión** de los documentos.
junk
[Sustantivo]

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

trastos, chatarra

trastos, chatarra

Ex: I ca n't believe we still have that junk; it ’s just taking up space .No puedo creer que todavía tengamos esa **basura** vieja; solo está ocupando espacio.
heap
[Sustantivo]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

montón

montón

Ex: There was heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .Había un **montón** de platos sucios en el fregadero después de la fiesta.

to collect an increasing amount of something over time

acumular

acumular

Ex: Sheaccumulating a vast collection of vintage records .Ella está **acumulando** una vasta colección de discos vintage.
product
[Sustantivo]

something that is created or grown for sale

producto

producto

Ex: The tech startup launched its product at the trade show last month .La startup tecnológica lanzó su **producto** estrella en la feria comercial el mes pasado.
belongings
[Sustantivo]

a person's possessions, such as clothes or other items they own

pertenencias, efectos personales

pertenencias, efectos personales

Ex: He carefully arranged belongings in the new apartment .Él cuidadosamente organizó sus **pertenencias** en el nuevo apartamento.

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: She wanted get rid of toxic relationships and surround herself with positive influences .
clutter
[Sustantivo]

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

desbarajuste

desbarajuste

Ex: clutter in a workspace can be distracting .Demasiado **desorden** en un espacio de trabajo puede ser una distracción.
bin
[Sustantivo]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

papelera, cubo

papelera, cubo

Ex: They bought a bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Compraron un nuevo **cubo** con tapa para mantener el olor contenido.
to junk
[Verbo]

to get rid of something no longer useful or valuable

desechar, tirar

desechar, tirar

Ex: The junked its old advertising strategy .La empresa **desechó** su antigua estrategia publicitaria.

to choose among a group of people or things

escoger, elegir

escoger, elegir

Ex: They asked the children pick out their favorite toys .Les pidieron a los niños que **escogieran** sus juguetes favoritos.

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

dispersarse

dispersarse

Ex: The librarian spreading out the study tables in the library for a more comfortable studying environment .El bibliotecario sugirió **distribuir** las mesas de estudio en la biblioteca para un ambiente de estudio más cómodo.
to run out
[Verbo]

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

quedarse sin, agotar

quedarse sin, agotar

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.Se **quedan sin** ideas y decidieron tomar un descanso.
to opt out
[Verbo]

to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

darse de baja, optar por no participar

darse de baja, optar por no participar

Ex: By clicking the provided link, users can easily opt out of receiving marketing communications.Al hacer clic en el enlace proporcionado, los usuarios pueden **darse de baja** fácilmente de las comunicaciones de marketing.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

tira la basura

tira la basura

Ex: You throw out your toothbrush every three months .Deberías **tirar** tu cepillo de dientes cada tres meses.

to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction

evacuar, salir pitando

evacuar, salir pitando

Ex: Employees were instructed clear out during the emergency drill .Se instruyó a los empleados que **desalojaran** durante el simulacro de emergencia.

to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: By this time next week , I will helping out at the new office .Para esta hora la próxima semana, estaré **ayudando** en la nueva oficina.
load
[Sustantivo]

something heavy that is carried or transported

carga, peso

carga, peso

Ex: She felt the weight of load as she lifted the box .Sintió el peso de la **carga** mientras levantaba la caja.
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .El consejo ha implementado nuevos contenedores para la **basura** para fomentar la correcta eliminación de residuos en la comunidad.
to hoard
[Verbo]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

atesorar

atesorar

Ex: They hoarding essential supplies in case of emergency .Están **acaparando** suministros esenciales en caso de emergencia.
to involve
[Verbo]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

implicar, suponer, involucrar

implicar, suponer, involucrar

Ex: The test involve answering questions about a photograph .La prueba **implicará** responder preguntas sobre una fotografía.
to intend
[Verbo]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

tener la intención de

tener la intención de

Ex: intend to start exercising regularly to improve my health .**Pretendo** empezar a hacer ejercicio regularmente para mejorar mi salud.

to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way

organizar, ordenar

organizar, ordenar

Ex: He took a few hours to sort the tools out in the garage for better accessibility.Tardó unas horas en **organizar** las herramientas en el garaje para una mejor accesibilidad.
to spill
[Verbo]

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

derramar, verter

derramar, verter

Ex: The spilled soup on the customer 's lap while serving the table .El camarero **derramó** sopa en el regazo del cliente mientras servía la mesa.

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

sacar

sacar

Ex: The surgeon will take the appendix out during the operation.El cirujano **extraerá** el apéndice durante la operación.

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

gastar

gastar

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.El lavado y secado frecuentes **desgastaron** la tela delicada del vestido.

to contact someone to get assistance or help

contactar

contactar

Ex: She reached out to a career counselor for guidance on job opportunities.Ella se **comunicó** con un consejero de carrera para obtener orientación sobre oportunidades de trabajo.

a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

cómoda, cajonera

cómoda, cajonera

Ex: They decided to paint the chest of drawers to match their new décor .
cooker
[Sustantivo]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

olla

olla

Ex: The cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .La **cocina** eléctrica hizo que preparar comidas fuera rápido y fácil.
curtain
[Sustantivo]

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

cortina

cortina

Ex: They curtains with thermal lining to help regulate room temperature .Instalaron **cortinas** con forro térmico para ayudar a regular la temperatura de la habitación.
dustbin
[Sustantivo]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

cubo de la basura

cubo de la basura

flat
[Sustantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

plano

plano

Ex: The real estate agent showed them flats, each with unique features and layouts .El agente inmobiliario les mostró varios **pisos**, cada uno con características y diseños únicos.
garden
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardín

jardín

Ex: She uses organic gardening methods in garden, avoiding harmful chemicals .Ella utiliza métodos de jardinería orgánica en su **jardín**, evitando químicos dañinos.
lift
[Sustantivo]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

ascensor, elevador

ascensor, elevador

Ex: The office building had a new , lift installed last week .El edificio de oficinas tuvo un nuevo **ascensor** de alta velocidad instalado la semana pasada.
tap
[Sustantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

grifo, llave

grifo, llave

Ex: The plumber fixed tap, stopping the leak completely .El fontanero arregló el **grifo**, deteniendo completamente la fuga.
torch
[Sustantivo]

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

antorcha, hacha

antorcha, hacha

Ex: torch burned at the entrance of the ancient temple .Una **antorcha** ardía en la entrada del antiguo templo.
wardrobe
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armario, guardarropa

armario, guardarropa

Ex: wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .Las puertas del **armario** estaban decoradas con tallas intrincadas.
apartment
[Sustantivo]

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

apartamento

apartamento

Ex: apartment has a secure entry system .El **apartamento** tiene un sistema de entrada seguro.
closet
[Sustantivo]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

armario

armario

Ex: His favorite childhood toys were hidden away in closet, waiting for the next generation .Sus juguetes favoritos de la infancia estaban escondidos en el **armario**, esperando a la próxima generación.
drape
[Sustantivo]

a type of curtain that is long and thick

cortina

cortina

flashlight
[Sustantivo]

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

linterna

linterna

Ex: When the power went out , I reached for flashlight.Cuando se fue la luz, alcé mi **linterna**.
dresser
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes

cómoda

cómoda

Ex: The child ’s toys were stored in the bottom drawers of dresser.Los juguetes del niño se guardaban en los cajones inferiores del **tocador**.
elevator
[Sustantivo]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

ascensor, elevador

ascensor, elevador

Ex: We took elevator to the top floor of the building .Tomamos **el ascensor** hasta el último piso del edificio.
faucet
[Sustantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

llave, grifo, canilla

llave, grifo, canilla

Ex: The faucet was used to connect the garden hose .El **grifo** exterior se utilizó para conectar la manguera del jardín.
stove
[Sustantivo]

a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment

cocina

cocina

Ex: stove is an essential appliance in every kitchen .La **estufa** es un electrodoméstico esencial en cada cocina.
trash can
[Sustantivo]

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

papelera

papelera

Ex: The children threw the crumpled paper balls into the trash can.Los niños lanzaron las bolas de papel arrugado al **cubo de basura** del aula.
High Street
[Sustantivo]

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Calle Mayor, Calle Principal

Calle Mayor, Calle Principal

Ex: Many small businesses High Street struggled during the economic downturn .Muchos pequeños negocios en **High Street** tuvieron dificultades durante la recesión económica.
yard
[Sustantivo]

the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants

patio

patio

Ex: We set up a swing set in yard.Instalamos un columpio en el **jardín**.
block
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

Ex: block has its own community garden and recreational area .Cada **bloque** tiene su propio jardín comunitario y área recreativa.
clothes peg
[Sustantivo]

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

pinza de la ropa, sujetador para la ropa

pinza de la ropa, sujetador para la ropa

pavement
[Sustantivo]

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

acera

acera

Ex: The children drew chalk pictures on pavement outside their house .Los niños dibujaron imágenes con tiza en la **acera** frente a su casa.
tea towel
[Sustantivo]

a cloth towel used for drying dishes, wiping surfaces, and handling hot items in the kitchen

paño de cocina, trapo de cocina

paño de cocina, trapo de cocina

Ex: After baking , she laid the cookies on tea towel to cool .Después de hornear, colocó las galletas en un **paño de cocina** para que se enfriaran.
hardly
[Adverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

apenas

apenas

Ex: hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Ella **apenas** notó los cambios sutiles en la decoración de la habitación.
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