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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 4 - 4A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - 4A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "carga", "indeciso", "agresión", etc.

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engineer
[Sustantivo]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

ingeniero

ingeniero

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .El **ingeniero** supervisa la construcción y el mantenimiento de carreteras y puentes.
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causar, provocar

causar, provocar

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .Se sabe que fumar **causa** diversos problemas de salud.
burden
[Sustantivo]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

carga

carga

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .El impacto ambiental de la contaminación industrial es una **carga** que las generaciones futuras tendrán que soportar.
obese
[Adjetivo]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obeso

obeso

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .Los niños **obesos** tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades crónicas más adelante en la vida.
to screen
[Verbo]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

hacer pruebas a, examinar

hacer pruebas a, examinar

Ex: The pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .El farmacéutico **examinó** a los clientes en busca de síntomas de COVID-19 antes de permitirles entrar a la farmacia.
mind
[Sustantivo]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

mente

mente

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .Leer estimula **la mente** y amplía la perspectiva.
to shift
[Verbo]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices .Los líderes comunitarios lograron persuadir a los residentes para **cambiar** sus actitudes hacia la adopción de prácticas de vida sostenible.
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .Abordar **la obesidad** requiere un enfoque multifacético que incluye promover hábitos alimenticios saludables, actividad física regular e iniciativas comunitarias.
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .El caballero mayor tenía una cabeza calva limpia y ordenada, que le quedaba bien.
baldness
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

calvicie, alopecia

calvicie, alopecia

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .Notó los primeros signos de **calvicie** a finales de sus veinte años.
disabled
[Adjetivo]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

discapacitado

discapacitado

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .El trabajador **discapacitado** sobresale en su trabajo a pesar de enfrentar desafíos relacionados con su condición.
disability
[Sustantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

discapacidad

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .La **discapacidad** no debería impedir que alguien alcance sus metas.
depressed
[Adjetivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

deprimido, desesperanzado

deprimido, desesperanzado

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .
depression
[Sustantivo]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depresión

depresión

Ex: He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others .Habló abiertamente sobre sus luchas con la **depresión**, con la esperanza de ayudar a otros.
aggressive
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

agresivo

agresivo

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .Tenía reputación por su estilo de juego **agresivo** en el campo deportivo.
aggression
[Sustantivo]

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

agresión

agresión

deaf
[Adjetivo]

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

sordo

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.Aprendió a leer los labios para entender mejor las conversaciones a medida que se volvía cada vez más **sordo**.
deafness
[Sustantivo]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

sordera

sordera

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .La detección temprana de la **sordera** es esencial para obtener mejores resultados.
short-sighted
[Adjetivo]

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

miope, corto de vista

miope, corto de vista

shortsightedness
[Sustantivo]

a tendency to focus on short-term goals or benefits while ignoring the potential long-term consequence

miopía, falta de visión a largo plazo

miopía, falta de visión a largo plazo

Ex: His shortsightedness prevented him from seeing the potential risks .Su **miopía** le impidió ver los riesgos potenciales.
addictive
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

adictivo

adictivo

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .Muchos encuentran el ejercicio **adictivo** después de experimentar los efectos positivos en su estado de ánimo y energía.
addiction
[Sustantivo]

a strong desire to do or have something

adicción

adicción

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .Ella desarrolló una **adicción** a leer novelas de misterio, terminando una cada semana.
imperfect
[Adjetivo]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

imperfecto, defectuoso

imperfecto, defectuoso

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .La pintura era cautivadora pero **imperfecta**, con pinceladas ligeramente desiguales.
imperfection
[Sustantivo]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

imperfección, defecto

imperfección, defecto

to be forgotten or disregarded

Ex: The combination to the safe slipped his mind, leaving him unable to access the important documents inside .

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It did n't cross his mind that he could win the competition until someone mentioned it .

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

decidirse

decidirse

Ex: After trying different flavors , made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

cambiar de opinión, cambiar de idea

cambiar de opinión, cambiar de idea

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him

to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.

used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

Ex: She out of her mind with frustration after dealing with the broken appliance .

with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: Planning the wedding has on their minds for months ; it 's a major focus of their conversations .
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