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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - 3C en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "descomposición", "oxidado", "transparente", etc.

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rusty
rusty
[Adjetivo]

covered with a reddish or brownish coating called rust that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air

oxidado, herrumbroso

oxidado, herrumbroso

Ex: The old bike was rusty after being left outside for years. 
dated
dated
[Adjetivo]

no longer fashionable or commonly used

pasado de moda, anticuado

pasado de moda, anticuado

Ex: The interior décor of the restaurant felt dated, with old-fashioned furnishings. 
to decay
to decay
[Verbo]

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: The old house began to decay after years of neglect. 
plastic
plastic
[Sustantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plástico

plástico

Ex: Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic. 
smooth
smooth
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

liso, parejo

liso, parejo

Ex: The marble countertop was smooth to the touch. 
transparent
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The glass was so transparent that it was almost invisible, allowing a clear view of the garden beyond. 
broad
broad
[Adjetivo]

having a large distance between one side and another

ancho, extenso

ancho, extenso

Ex: His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance. 
triangular
triangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

triangular

Ex: The cake was cut into small triangular slices for the guests. 
controversial
controversial
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

controvertido

Ex: The politician's controversial statements about immigration sparked heated discussions among voters. 
German
German
[Adjetivo]

relating to Germany or its people or language

alemán

alemán

Ex: German castles, such as Neuschwanstein and Heidelberg Castle, attract many tourists. 
to crush
to crush
[Verbo]

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

aplastar

aplastar

Ex: He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden. 
tangle
tangle
[Sustantivo]

a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined

nudo

nudo

Ex: The wires were in a tangle, making it hard to separate them. 
copper
copper
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

cobre

cobre

Ex: Copper is valued for its high electrical conductivity, which makes it ideal for wiring in electrical systems. 
to rip
to rip
[Verbo]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

rasgar, romper

rasgar, romper

Ex: She accidentally ripped her favorite shirt on a sharp nail sticking out from the fence. 
huge
huge
[Adjetivo]

very large in size

enorme

enorme

Ex: The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline. 
winding
winding
[Adjetivo]

having multiple twists and turns

sinuoso, serpenteante

sinuoso, serpenteante

Ex: The winding road snaked through the mountain range. 
purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming project deadlines. 
material
material
[Sustantivo]

a substance from which things can be made

material

material

Ex: Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery. 
origin
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: The origin of the river is in the mountains to the north. 
nationality
nationality
[Sustantivo]

the state of legally belonging to a country

nacionalidad

nacionalidad

Ex: Her nationality is French, but she has lived in Canada for many years. 
quality
quality
[Sustantivo]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

calidad

calidad

Ex: The quality of the product exceeded their expectations, making it a top choice among consumers. 
witty
witty
[Adjetivo]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente

agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente

Ex: His witty banter kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening. 
contemporary
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: The gallery features contemporary artworks that explore new techniques. 
delicate
delicate
[Adjetivo]

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance

delicado

delicado

Ex: The delicate ballerina moved across the stage with grace and precision, captivating the audience with her elegant movements. 
troubling
troubling
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

preocupante, inquietante

preocupante, inquietante

Ex: The troubling news of the increase in crime rates alarmed the community. 
tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The stunning landscape of the countryside was captured in the artist's painting. 
silk
silk
[Sustantivo]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

seda

seda

Ex: She draped a silk scarf around her neck, enjoying the cool, smooth texture against her skin. 
Indian
Indian
[Adjetivo]

relating to India or its people or languages

indio

indio

Ex: She studied Indian history to understand the country's cultural heritage. 
bronze
bronze
[Adjetivo]

deep reddish-brown in color

de color bronce

de color bronce

Ex: The sunset painted the sky with a soft bronze glow. 
rectangular
rectangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangular

rectangular

Ex: The table had a rectangular shape that fit perfectly in the room. 
wooden
wooden
[Adjetivo]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

de madera, maderero

de madera, maderero

Ex: The dining table was crafted from sturdy wooden planks, adding warmth to the room. 
antique
antique
[Adjetivo]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

de antigüedades

de antigüedades

Ex: With its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, the antique furniture in the room added a touch of elegance to the decor. 
abstract
abstract
[Adjetivo]

(of a form of art) showing forms, colors, or shapes that do not represent real-world objects, focusing on ideas or emotions instead

abstracto

abstracto

Ex: She is known for her abstract sculptures that explore the interplay of shapes, colors, and textures. 
colorful
colorful
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

colorido

colorido

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
aluminum
aluminum
[Sustantivo]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

aluminio

aluminio

Ex: The new set of aluminum cookware is both lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for the kitchen. 
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