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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: He found a rusty nail in the shed while cleaning. 

Encontró un clavo oxidado en el cobertizo mientras limpiaba.

dated
dated
[Adjetivo]

no longer fashionable or commonly used

pasado de moda, anticuado

pasado de moda, anticuado

Ex: The music playlist at the party was filled with dated songs from decades ago. 

La lista de reproducción de música en la fiesta estaba llena de canciones pasadas de moda de hace décadas.

to decay
to decay
[Verbo]

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

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: Without maintenance, the bridge will decay and collapse. 

Sin mantenimiento, el puente se deteriorará y se derrumbará.

plastic
plastic
[Sustantivo]

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

plástico

plástico

Ex: Polyethylene is a versatile plastic used in packaging, insulation, and textiles. 

El polietileno es un plástico versátil utilizado en envases, aislamiento y textiles.

smooth
smooth
[Adjetivo]

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

liso, parejo

liso, parejo

Ex: The artist polished the sculpture until it was perfectly smooth. 

El artista pulió la escultura hasta que estuvo perfectamente lisa.

transparent
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The plastic wrap was so transparent that it was difficult to see it on the package. 

El plástico de envolver era tan transparente que era difícil verlo en el paquete.

broad
broad
[Adjetivo]

having a large distance between one side and another

ancho, extenso

ancho, extenso

Ex: The road widened into a broad highway as we approached the city. 

La carretera se ensanchó en una ancha autopista mientras nos acercábamos a la ciudad.

triangular
triangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

triangular

Ex: They used a triangular ruler for precise measurements. 

Usaron una regla triangular para mediciones precisas.

controversial
controversial
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

controvertido

Ex: The controversial film explored sensitive social issues, prompting both praise and criticism from viewers. 

La película controvertida exploró temas sociales sensibles, provocando tanto elogios como críticas por parte de los espectadores.

German
German
[Adjetivo]

relating to Germany or its people or language

alemán

alemán

Ex: The Brothers Grimm, famous for their collection of fairy tales, were German authors. 

Los hermanos Grimm, famosos por su colección de cuentos de hadas, eran autores alemanes.

to crush
to crush
[Verbo]

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

aplastar

aplastar

Ex: She had to crush the garlic cloves with the back of a knife for the recipe. 

Ella tuvo que aplastar los dientes de ajo con el lomo de un cuchillo para la receta.

tangle
tangle
[Sustantivo]

a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined

nudo

nudo

Ex: The children's toys were in a tangle on the floor. 

Los juguetes de los niños estaban en un enredo en el suelo.

copper
copper
[Sustantivo]

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

cobre

cobre

Ex: Plumbing pipes made of copper are known for their durability and resistance to corrosion. 

Las tuberías de plomería hechas de cobre son conocidas por su durabilidad y resistencia a la corrosión.

to rip
to rip
[Verbo]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

rasgar, romper

rasgar, romper

Ex: The aggressive player accidentally ripped the opponent's jersey during the match. 

El jugador agresivo accidentalmente rasgó la camiseta del oponente durante el partido.

huge
huge
[Adjetivo]

very large in size

enorme

enorme

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was. 

Ella adoptó un enorme perro que era casi tan grande como ella.

winding
winding
[Adjetivo]

having multiple twists and turns

sinuoso, serpenteante

sinuoso, serpenteante

Ex: The village had charming, winding streets lined with small shops. 

El pueblo tenía calles encantadoras y serpenteantes bordeadas de pequeñas tiendas.

purpose
purpose
[Sustantivo]

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

propósito, objetivo

propósito, objetivo

Ex: She explained the purpose of the experiment to her science class. 

Ella explicó el propósito del experimento a su clase de ciencias.

material
material
[Sustantivo]

a substance from which things can be made

material

material

Ex: Fabric is a textile material used for making clothing, curtains, and upholstery. 

La tela es un material textil utilizado para hacer ropa, cortinas y tapicería.

origin
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: The origin of the word can be found in Latin. 

El origen de la palabra se puede encontrar en latín.

nationality
nationality
[Sustantivo]

the state of legally belonging to a country

nacionalidad

nacionalidad

Ex: Despite growing up abroad, he strongly identifies with his British nationality. 

A pesar de crecer en el extranjero, se identifica fuertemente con su nacionalidad británica.

quality
quality
[Sustantivo]

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

calidad

calidad

Ex: The quality of the service provided by the hotel staff left a lasting impression on the guests. 

La calidad del servicio proporcionado por el personal del hotel dejó una impresión duradera en los huéspedes.

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: She always has a witty remark ready, making everyone laugh with her clever humor. 

Siempre tiene un comentario ingenioso listo, haciendo reír a todos con su humor inteligente.

contemporary
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

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

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: The restaurant’s decor is contemporary, with clean lines and minimalist furniture. 

La decoración del restaurante es contemporánea, con líneas limpias y muebles minimalistas.

delicate
delicate
[Adjetivo]

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance

delicado

delicado

Ex: Despite her delicate appearance, she possessed inner strength and resilience that helped her overcome life's challenges. 
troubling
troubling
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

preocupante, inquietante

preocupante, inquietante

Ex: The troubling lack of progress in the investigation left the family frustrated and anxious. 

La preocupante falta de progreso en la investigación dejó a la familia frustrada y ansiosa.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 

Las diminutas hormigas trabajaron juntas para llevar una miga grande.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

silk
silk
[Sustantivo]

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

seda

seda

Ex: He gifted her a set of luxurious silk pajamas for their anniversary. 

Él le regaló un conjunto de pijamas de seda lujosos para su aniversario.

Indian
Indian
[Adjetivo]

relating to India or its people or languages

indio

indio

Ex: The Indian festival of Diwali is celebrated with fireworks and lights. 

El festival indio de Diwali se celebra con fuegos artificiales y luces.

bronze
bronze
[Adjetivo]

deep reddish-brown in color

de color bronce

de color bronce

Ex: The metallic sheen of the car's bronze paint reflected the city lights at night. 

El brillo metálico de la pintura bronce del coche reflejaba las luces de la ciudad por la noche.

rectangular
rectangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangular

rectangular

Ex: Rectangular containers are easier to stack in the fridge. 

Los contenedores rectangulares son más fáciles de apilar en el refrigerador.

wooden
wooden
[Adjetivo]

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

de madera, maderero

de madera, maderero

Ex: The children played with wooden blocks, building towers and structures. 

Los niños jugaron con bloques de madera, construyendo torres y estructuras.

antique
antique
[Adjetivo]

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

de antigüedades

de antigüedades

Ex: He restored an antique car from the 1920s, now worth a small fortune. 

Restauró un coche antiguo de la década de 1920, que ahora vale una pequeña fortuna.

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: The dancers performed a mesmerizing abstract routine, blending fluid movements with unexpected angles and shapes. 

Los bailarines realizaron una rutina abstracta fascinante, combinando movimientos fluidos con ángulos y formas inesperados.

colorful
colorful
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

colorido

colorido

Ex: The butterfly's wings were strikingly colorful with intricate patterns. 

Las alas de la mariposa eran llamativamente coloridas con patrones intrincados.

aluminum
aluminum
[Sustantivo]

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

aluminio

aluminio

Ex: The soda cans are made from recycled aluminum, which helps reduce environmental waste. 

Las latas de refresco están hechas de aluminio reciclado, lo que ayuda a reducir los residuos ambientales.

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