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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5 - 5A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 - 5A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "aferrarse", "animar", "encomendar", etc.

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to throw on

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

echarse encima, ponerse

echarse encima, ponerse

Ex: I'll just throw a jacket on before we leave. 
to cling
to cling
[Verbo]

to tightly hold on to someone or something

aferrarse a

aferrarse a

Ex: She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony. 
to urge on
to urge on
[Verbo]

to push or drive something forward using physical force

impulsar, empujar

impulsar, empujar

Ex: The strong wind urged on the sails of the boat, helping it move faster. 
to turn on
to turn on
[Verbo]

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

encender, prender

encender, prender

Ex: Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper. 
come on
come on
[Oración]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

vamos, venga

vamos, venga

Ex: Come on, we're going to be late if we don't leave now! 
to live on
to live on
[Verbo]

to remain alive

perdurar, sobrevivir

perdurar, sobrevivir

Ex: The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away. 
to endanger

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

poner en peligro

poner en peligro

Ex: Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site. 
to entrust
to entrust
[Verbo]

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

encomendar, confiar

encomendar, confiar

Ex: The manager decided to entrust the key project to the experienced team lead. 
to enlarge
to enlarge
[Verbo]

to increase the size or quantity of something

agrandar

agrandar

Ex: The university is enlarging its research facilities, investing in state-of-the-art equipment to support innovative projects. 
to empower
to empower
[Verbo]

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

autorizar

autorizar

Ex: The manager sought to empower the team by delegating decision-making authority. 
to enable
to enable
[Verbo]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permitir

permitir

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
to enclose
to enclose
[Verbo]

to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

cercar, rodear

cercar, rodear

Ex: The farmer decided to enclose the garden with a fence to protect the crops. 
to ensure
to ensure
[Verbo]

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: She ensures the quality of the products before they are shipped. 
to encourage

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar

animar, motivar

Ex: The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom. 
to entitle
to entitle
[Verbo]

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

dar derecho a

dar derecho a

Ex: The successful completion of the training program will entitle employees to receive a certification. 
acronym
acronym
[Sustantivo]

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

acrónimo, sigla

acrónimo, sigla

Ex: NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 
as soon as possible

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

tan pronto como sea posible, lo antes posible

tan pronto como sea posible, lo antes posible

Ex: Let’s fix this issue ASAP. 
I don't know
I don't know
[interjección]

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

no c, no sé

no c, no sé

Ex: IDK what time the meeting starts. 
in my humble opinion

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

en mi honesta opinión

en mi honesta opinión

Ex: In my humble opinion, this book is a masterpiece. 
laugh out loud
laugh out loud
[interjección]

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

jajaja, qué risa

jajaja, qué risa

Ex: When he told the joke, she responded with "LOL" to indicate that she found it funny. 
as far as I know

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

que yo sepa, por lo que sé

que yo sepa, por lo que sé

Ex: AFAIK, they haven’t made a final decision yet. 
be right back
be right back
[interjección]

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

Ya vuelvo

Ya vuelvo

Ex: I need to grab my phone, brb. 
for your information

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

Ex: FYI, the meeting starts at 3 PM. 
by the way
by the way
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

por cierto, a propósito

por cierto, a propósito

Ex: By the way, have you heard about the upcoming company picnic? 
FWIW
FWIW
[Sustantivo]

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

Por lo que valga, Por lo que pueda valer

Por lo que valga, Por lo que pueda valer

Ex: FWIW, I think you made the right choice. 
TIA
TIA
[Sustantivo]

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

Gracias por adelantado, De antemano gracias

Gracias por adelantado, De antemano gracias

Ex: I appreciate your help, TIA. 
too much information
too much information
[interjección]

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

demasiada información, TMI

demasiada información, TMI

Ex: I didn’t need to know that, too much information. 
YOLO
YOLO
[interjección]

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

YOLO, Solo se vive una vez

YOLO, Solo se vive una vez

Ex: He tried skydiving for the first time, saying YOLO. 
BFN
BFN
[Sustantivo]

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

BFN (Bye For Now), Hasta luego

BFN (Bye For Now), Hasta luego

Ex: I have to go, BFN! 
GLHF
GLHF
[Sustantivo]

commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

Buena suerte y diviértete, GLHF (Buena suerte y diviértete)

Buena suerte y diviértete, GLHF (Buena suerte y diviértete)

Ex: The match is starting, GLHF everyone! 
let me know
let me know
[Oración]

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

Ex: Let me know if you need help with the assignment. 
NAGI
NAGI
[Sustantivo]

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

rechazo educado, negativa cortés

rechazo educado, negativa cortés

ROFL
ROFL
[Sustantivo]

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

muerto de risa, JDR

muerto de risa, JDR

Ex: That joke was hilarious, ROFL! 
TTYL
TTYL
[interjección]

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

¡Hasta luego!, ¡Hablamos luego!

¡Hasta luego!, ¡Hablamos luego!

Ex: I have to go now, TTYL! 
to move on
to move on
[Verbo]

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

seguir adelante

seguir adelante

Ex: After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on. 
to cheer on

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

animar, alentar

animar, alentar

Ex: The crowd will cheer you on if you give your best effort. 
to switch on

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

encender

encender

Ex: As soon as she entered the room, she switched the lights on. 
to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: After a short break, they carried on with the meeting. 
to add on
to add on
[Verbo]

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

añadir, adjuntar

añadir, adjuntar

Ex: They decided to add on a new wing to the hospital to accommodate more patients. 
to keep on
to keep on
[Verbo]

to continue an action or state without interruption

continuar, seguir

continuar, seguir

Ex: The music kept on playing throughout the evening. 
to slip on
to slip on
[Verbo]

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

ponerse, calzarse rápidamente

ponerse, calzarse rápidamente

Ex: She slipped on her shoes and ran outside. 
to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
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