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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covered with a reddish or brownish coating called rust that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air
oxidado, herrumbroso
Encontró un clavo oxidado en el cobertizo mientras limpiaba.
no longer fashionable or commonly used
pasado de moda, anticuado
La lista de reproducción de música en la fiesta estaba llena de canciones pasadas de moda de hace décadas.
to gradually become damaged or fall into a worse physical condition
deteriorarse
a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated
plástico
having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities
liso, parejo
able to be seen through
transparente
El plástico de envolver era tan transparente que era difícil verlo en el paquete.
having a large distance between one side and another
ancho, extenso
shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles
triangular
Usaron una regla triangular para mediciones precisas.
causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion
controvertido
La película controvertida exploró temas sociales sensibles, provocando tanto elogios como críticas por parte de los espectadores.
relating to Germany or its people or language
alemán
to press or squeeze something with enough force to damage, deform, or break it
aplastar
a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined
nudo
Los juguetes de los niños estaban en un enredo en el suelo.
a reddish-brown metallic chemical element that conducts heat and electricity well and is widely used in electrical wiring and alloys
cobre
to tear, split, or cut something apart forcefully, usually with a quick movement
rasgar, romper
very large in size
enorme
Ella adoptó un enorme perro que era casi tan grande como ella.
having multiple twists and turns
sinuoso, serpenteante
El pueblo tenía calles encantadoras y serpenteantes bordeadas de pequeñas tiendas.
the reason or intention for which something is made, done, or used
propósito, objetivo
a substance from which things can be made
material
the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning
origen
the state of legally belonging to a country
nacionalidad
A pesar de crecer en el extranjero, se identifica fuertemente con su nacionalidad británica.
the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things
calidad
quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way
agudo, ingenioso, ocurrente
Siempre tiene un comentario ingenioso listo, haciendo reír a todos con su humor inteligente.
having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends
contemporáneo
small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance
delicado
making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something
preocupante, inquietante
La preocupante falta de progreso en la investigación dejó a la familia frustrada y ansiosa.
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
impresionante, imponente
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.
a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms
seda
relating to India or its people or languages
indio
having a brownish-gold or reddish-brown color resembling bronze
de color bronce
shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles
rectangular
Los contenedores rectangulares son más fáciles de apilar en el refrigerador.
made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees
de madera, maderero
Los niños jugaron con bloques de madera, construyendo torres y estructuras.
old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance
de antigüedades
using shapes, colors, lines, or forms rather than realistically representing people or objects
abstracto
having a lot of different and often bright colors
colorido
Las alas de la mariposa eran llamativamente coloridas con patrones intrincados.
a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts
aluminio
Las latas de refresco están hechas de aluminio reciclado, lo que ayuda a reducir los residuos ambientales.
