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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things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them
cosas
a number of objects placed one on top of the other
pila
a large amount or quantity of something
montaña, pila
a large amount or number of something
gran cantidad o número, un montón
to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually
amasar
Con el tiempo, el erudito acumula una gran cantidad de conocimiento sobre las civilizaciones antiguas.
the fact of owning or having something
posesión
things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away
trastos, chatarra
Decidió deshacerse de toda la basura en su apartamento y donar lo que pudiera.
a large untidy pile of things lying one on top of another
montón
to collect an increasing amount of something over time
acumular
something that is created or grown for sale
producto
a person's possessions, such as clothes or other items they own
pertenencias, efectos personales
Aseguraron sus pertenencias en un casillero en el parque de diversiones.
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to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved
a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way
desbarajuste
Su habitación estaba llena de desorden innecesario.
a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in
papelera, cubo
Por favor, ponga su basura en el cubo proporcionado.
to get rid of something no longer useful or valuable
desechar, tirar
El mecánico desechó las piezas del coche dañadas.
to choose among a group of people or things
escoger de entre un grupo, seleccionar
¿Puedes elegir algunas buenas películas para esta noche?
to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area
extender por una zona amplia, separar y distribuir
El organizador del evento instruyó al personal para esparcir las sillas en la sala de conferencias para la reunión.
to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none
quedarse sin, agotar
La tienda se quedó sin desinfectante de manos durante la pandemia.
to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer
optar por no participar, decidir no aceptar una oferta
Durante el período de prueba, los clientes pueden darse de baja sin incurrir en ningún cargo.
to get rid of something that is no longer needed
tirar, deshacerse de
Por favor, tira esa silla vieja, está rota.
to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction
largarse rápidamente, desalojar rápidamente
La multitud se dispersó rápidamente cuando escucharon sobre la posible amenaza de seguridad.
to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something
ayudar, facilitarle algo a alguien
Ella le pidió a su vecino que la ayudara cuidando a sus mascotas mientras estaba de vacaciones.
something heavy that is carried or transported
carga, peso
unwanted material or things that are thrown away because they are no longer needed
basura, desechos
to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret
atesorar
Recientemente acumuló dinero bajo el colchón como medida precautoria.
to contain or include something as a necessary part
implicar, suponer, involucrar
to have something in mind as a plan or purpose
tener la intención de
to put or organize things in a tidy or systematic way
ordenar, colocar las cosas de forma ordenada
Comenzó a organizar los archivos en su computadora para crear un espacio de trabajo digital más eficiente.
to accidentally cause liquid or other material to flow or fall out of a container
derramar, verter
to remove a thing from somewhere or something
sacar, extraer
¿Puedes sacar las pilas del control remoto?
to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use
desgastar, estropear por el uso
El calor excesivo puede desgastar los dispositivos electrónicos, así que manténgalos bien ventilados.
to contact someone to get assistance or help
contactar a alguien para pedir ayuda, recurrir a alguien en busca de apoyo
Si necesitas ayuda, no dudes en contactar a un terapeuta o consejero.
a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing
cómoda, cajonera
an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance
olla
Olvidó apagar el cocedor después de hacer el desayuno.
a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.
cortina
an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled
cubo de la basura
a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor
plano
a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown
jardín
a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building
ascensor, elevador
an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe
grifo, llave
a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place
antorcha, hacha
Las ruinas antiguas estaban iluminadas por una antorcha ardiente.
a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes
armario, guardarropa
Abrió el armario para encontrar una chaqueta para la noche.
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
a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved
armario
a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark
linterna
Ella siempre guarda una linterna en su bolso para emergencias.
a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes
cómoda
El tocador venía con un espejo a juego para el conjunto del dormitorio.
a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building
ascensor, elevador
an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe
llave, grifo, canilla
Ella reemplazó el viejo grifo por uno moderno de acero inoxidable.
a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment
cocina
a container used for holding waste until it is thrown away or collected
papelera
the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town
Calle Mayor, Calle Principal
El desfile pasará por High Street esta tarde.
the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants
patio
a large building that is divided into separate units for housing
edificio, bloque de apartamentos
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
a hard path beside a road for pedestrians to walk on
acera
a cloth towel used for drying dishes, wiping surfaces, and handling hot items in the kitchen
paño de cocina, trapo de cocina
Envolvió la sartén caliente en un paño de cocina para retirarla de la estufa.
to a very small degree or extent
apenas
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