El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 4

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 4 en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "dismally", "in vain", "addicted", etc.

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to [clear] the decks [Frase]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Clearing the decks before Christmas , that 's my plan .

saved by the bell [Frase]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: I wish I had been saved by the bell .

addicted [Adjetivo]

adicto

Ex: She felt addicted to exercise , feeling anxious if she missed a day at the gym .

Se sentía adicta al ejercicio, sintiéndose ansiosa si se perdía un día en el gimnasio.

addiction [Sustantivo]

adicción

Ex: Addiction to work can sometimes lead to burnout and strained relationships .

La adicción al trabajo a veces puede llevar al agotamiento y a relaciones tensas.

bald [Adjetivo]

calvo

Ex: His head became completely bald after years of shaving it clean .

Su cabeza se quedó completamente calva después de años de afeitarla.

baldness [Sustantivo]

calvicie

Ex: The actor 's baldness gave him a distinctive appearance .

La calvicie del actor le daba una apariencia distintiva.

deaf [Adjetivo]

sordo

Ex: She wears hearing aids to assist her in conversations since she is partially deaf .

Ella usa audífonos para ayudarla en las conversaciones ya que es parcialmente sorda.

deafness [Sustantivo]

sordera

Ex: Scientists are working on treatments to reverse certain types of deafness .

Los científicos están trabajando en tratamientos para revertir ciertos tipos de sordera.

disabled [Adjetivo]

discapacitado

Ex: The disabled child attends a school that provides specialized support and resources .

El niño discapacitado asiste a una escuela que proporciona apoyo y recursos especializados.

disability [Sustantivo]

discapacidad

Ex: Many public places are not accessible to people with disabilities .

Muchos lugares públicos no son accesibles para personas con discapacidad.

imperfect [Adjetivo]

imperfecto

Ex: The plan was ambitious but imperfect , lacking consideration for potential obstacles .

El plan era ambicioso pero imperfecto, carente de consideración por los obstáculos potenciales.

imperfection [Sustantivo]

imperfección

obese [Adjetivo]

obeso

Ex: The clinic offers specialized programs for obese patients aiming to promote weight loss .

La clínica ofrece programas especializados para pacientes obesos con el objetivo de promover la pérdida de peso.

obesity [Sustantivo]

obesidad

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .

more than meets the eye [Frase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The book 's cover may seem uninteresting , but once you start reading , you realize there is more than meets the eye , with complex characters and a captivating plot .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Oración]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex:

to [dig] {one's} heels in [Frase]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who , by digging their heels in , prevented any last-minute deal .

to [come] to {one's} senses [Frase]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [Adverbio]

lúgubremente

Ex: She sighed dismally as she read the disappointing news .

Ella suspiró lúgubremente mientras leía las noticias decepcionantes.

flowing [Adjetivo]

fluido

Ex:

Las palas de turbina aerodinámicas capturan el viento eficientemente.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [Frase]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The young tennis player displayed remarkable talent , standing head and shoulders above others in her age group , and quickly rising through the ranks of the sport .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [Frase]

estar seguro

Ex:

(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [Frase]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: She knew she needed to visit the doctor , but the fear of what the diagnosis might be had been lurking in the back of her mind .

two heads are better than one [Oración]

cuatro ojos ven más que dos

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [Adverbio]

en vano

Ex: She waited for a response to her letter , but her hopes were in vain as no reply arrived .

Ella esperó una respuesta a su carta, pero sus esperanzas fueron en vano ya que no llegó ninguna respuesta.

body and soul [Frase]

with all that one has

Ex: The artist poured his creativity into his work , expressing himself fully , body and soul .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [Frase]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: I 'll keep your suggestions in mind for the future .

weight off {one's} shoulders [Frase]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year , I 'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [Oración]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [Frase]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex:

feather in {one's} cap [Frase]

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex:

to [let] the cat out of the bag [Frase]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex:

lifeless [Adjetivo]

inerte

Ex: Jack 's lifeless hand hung limp at his side , showing no signs of movement or responsiveness .

La mano inerte de Jack colgaba flácida a su lado, sin mostrar signos de movimiento o respuesta.

pearly [Adjetivo]

nacarado

shrivelled [Adjetivo]

marchito

watery [Adjetivo]

aguado

Ex: The coffee tasted watery , as if it had been brewed with too much water and not enough coffee grounds .

El café sabía aguado, como si hubiera sido preparado con demasiada agua y no suficiente café molido.

to head out [Verbo]

salir

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .

Ella decidió salir temprano para evitar el tráfico de la hora punta.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [Frase]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: She 's been warned about her behavior , and if she does n't improve , she 'll get the sack .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [Frase]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: After losing the championship match , the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [Frase]

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

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to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [Frase]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The politician played his cards close to his chest during the campaign , strategically revealing his policies and plans at opportune moments .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [Frase]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: It was time to lay his cards on the table and confess his true feelings to the person he had secretly admired for years .

hard to (swallow|take) [Frase]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first .

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