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

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de las Unidades 3 - 3C del libro de texto Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "decay", "oxidado", "transparente", etc.

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rusty
[Adjetivo]

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

oxidado, cubierto de óxido

oxidado, cubierto de óxido

Ex: rusty chains rattled as the ship docked .
dated
[Adjetivo]

no longer fashionable or commonly used

anticuado, pasado de moda

anticuado, pasado de moda

Ex: Her views on the subject were considered dated, as society had progressed significantly.
to decay
[Verbo]

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

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: Rain and wind caused the wooden fence decay.
plastic
[Sustantivo]

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

plástico

plástico

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of plastic.
smooth
[Adjetivo]

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

liso, parejo

liso, parejo

Ex: He ran his fingers over smooth surface of the glass .
transparent
[Adjetivo]

able to be seen through

transparente

transparente

Ex: The cleartransparent water of the aquarium allowed us to observe the intricate movements of the tropical fish .
broad
[Adjetivo]

having a large distance between one side and another

ancho, extenso

ancho, extenso

Ex: The river was half a broad at its widest point .
triangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

triangular

triangular

Ex: The tent had triangular opening at the front .
controversial
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

controvertido

controvertido

Ex: She made controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .
German
[Adjetivo]

relating to Germany or its people or language

alemán

alemán

Ex: German flag consists of three horizontal stripes : black , red , and gold .
to crush
[Verbo]

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

aplastar

aplastar

Ex: She crushed the plastic bottle on the sidewalk .
tangle
[Sustantivo]

a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined

nudo

nudo

Ex: The fishing line got caught in tangle of branches .
copper
[Sustantivo]

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

cobre

cobre

Ex: In telecommunicationscopper cables are still widely used for transmitting data over short distances .
to rip
[Verbo]

to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

rasgar, romper

rasgar, romper

Ex: The fierce gusts of wind threatened rip the tent from its stakes during the camping trip .
huge
[Adjetivo]

very large in size

enorme

enorme

Ex: They built huge sandcastle that towered over the other ones on the beach .
winding
[Adjetivo]

having multiple twists and turns

serpenteante, tortuoso

serpenteante, tortuoso

Ex: The winding path through the forest was enchanting.
purpose
[Sustantivo]

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

propósito, finalidad

propósito, finalidad

Ex: His speech outlined purpose behind the new company policy .
material
[Sustantivo]

a substance from which things can be made

material

material

Ex: Glass is a material made from silica and other additives , used for making windows , containers , and decorative objects .
origin
[Sustantivo]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

origen

origen

Ex: Scientists are studying origin of the universe through cosmology .
nationality
[Sustantivo]

the state of legally belonging to a country

nacionalidad

nacionalidad

Ex: nationality does not determine your abilities or character .
quality
[Sustantivo]

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

calidad

calidad

Ex: We need to improve quality of our communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts .
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: witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .
contemporary
[Adjetivo]

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

contemporáneo

contemporáneo

Ex: Contemporary ceramics showcase innovative shapes and glazes .
delicate
[Adjetivo]

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance

delicado

delicado

Ex: delicate flower girl walked down the aisle , scattering rose petals with each step , adding a touch of sweetness to the wedding ceremony .
troubling
[Adjetivo]

making one feel worried, upset, or uneasy about something

preocupante, alarmante

preocupante, alarmante

Ex: The report troubling statistics about climate change .
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The movie 's special effects were stunning that they felt almost real .
silk
[Sustantivo]

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

seda

seda

Ex: They decided to silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .
Indian
[Adjetivo]

relating to India or its people or languages

indio

indio

Ex: They Indian architecture while visiting ancient temples and monuments .
bronze
[Adjetivo]

deep reddish-brown in color

de color bronce

de color bronce

Ex: Her hair shimmered in the sunlight, displaying a beautiful bronze hue.
rectangular
[Adjetivo]

shaped like a rectangle, with four right angles

rectangular

rectangular

Ex: The building had rectangular windows to let in more light .
wooden
[Adjetivo]

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

de madera, maderoso

de madera, maderoso

Ex: She treasured wooden jewelry box her grandfather had made , storing her most precious possessions inside .
antique
[Adjetivo]

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

de antigüedades

de antigüedades

Ex: Her house is decorated antique lamps and mirrors that add a touch of history .
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 gallery featured an exhibit abstract paintings that challenged traditional notions of representation .
colorful
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

colorido

colorido

Ex: The springtime brought a burst colorful blossoms to the park .
aluminum
[Sustantivo]

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

aluminio

aluminio

Ex: The bicycle frame is made aluminum, making it easier to carry and maneuver compared to traditional steel frames .
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