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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 put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

echarse encima, ponerse

echarse encima, ponerse

Ex: He threw on his favorite shirt for the party .Se **puso** su camisa favorita para la fiesta.
to cling
[Verbo]

to tightly hold on to someone or something

aferrarse a

aferrarse a

Ex: The wet puppy clung to its owner's lap for warmth and security.El cachorro mojado se **aferró** al regazo de su dueño para calentarse y sentirse seguro.
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 .El viento fuerte **impulsó** las velas del barco, ayudándolo a moverse más rápido.
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: She turned on the radio to listen to music.Ella **encendió** la radio para escuchar música.
come on
[Oración]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

vamos, venga

vamos, venga

Ex: Come on!
to live on
[Verbo]

to remain alive

perdurar, sobrevivir

perdurar, sobrevivir

Ex: Many survivors of the disaster found ways to live on despite the tremendous loss .Muchos sobrevivientes del desastre encontraron formas de **seguir viviendo** a pesar de la tremenda pérdida.

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

poner en peligro

poner en peligro

Ex: Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .Usar equipos obsoletos puede **poner en peligro** la eficiencia y la seguridad de la operación.
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 executive is actively entrusting the implementation of the strategy to competent departments .El ejecutivo está **encomendando** activamente la implementación de la estrategia a departamentos competentes.
to enlarge
[Verbo]

to increase the size or quantity of something

agrandar

agrandar

Ex: The company plans to enlarge its workforce next year .La empresa planea **ampliar** su fuerza laboral el próximo año.
to empower
[Verbo]

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

autorizar

autorizar

Ex: The manager empowered his team to make independent decisions .El manager **empoderó** a su equipo para tomar decisiones independientes.
to enable
[Verbo]

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

permitir

permitir

Ex: Current developments in technology are enabling more sustainable practices .Los avances actuales en tecnología **permiten** prácticas más sostenibles.
to enclose
[Verbo]

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

cercar, rodear

cercar, rodear

Ex: The high walls enclosed the courtyard , creating a private space .Los altos muros **rodeaban** el patio, creando un espacio privado.
to ensure
[Verbo]

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The captain ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .El capitán **aseguró** la seguridad de los pasajeros durante la tormenta.

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar

animar, motivar

Ex: The supportive community rallied together to encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .La comunidad solidaria se unió para **animar** a la artista local, ayudándola a creer en su talento y a seguir una carrera en las artes.
to entitle
[Verbo]

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

dar derecho a

dar derecho a

Ex: Owning property in the neighborhood often entitles residents to certain community privileges .Ser propietario en el vecindario a menudo **da derecho** a los residentes a ciertos privilegios comunitarios.
acronym
[Sustantivo]

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

acrónimo, sigla

acrónimo, sigla

Ex: The company name was created as an acronym from its founders ' initials .El nombre de la empresa se creó como un **acrónimo** a partir de las iniciales de sus fundadores.

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: Please send me the report as soon as possible.Por favor, envíeme el informe **lo antes posible**.
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: She shrugged and said, IDK, when asked about the plan.Ella se encogió de hombros y dijo, **No sé**, cuando le preguntaron sobre el plan.

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, teamwork leads to better results .
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: The LOLs echoed in the chatroom as users shared amusing anecdotes from their day.Los **jajaja** resonaron en el chat mientras los usuarios compartían anécdotas divertidas de su día.

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: As far as I know, the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow .
be right back
[interjección]

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

Ya vuelvo

Ya vuelvo

Ex: Hold on , be right back in a minute .Espera, **vuelvo enseguida** en un minuto.

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: For your information, the train arrives at platform 5 .
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 had a chance to review the revised draft of the proposal ?**Por cierto**, ¿has tenido la oportunidad de revisar el borrador revisado de la propuesta?
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: For what it's worth, I believe you'll succeed.**Por lo que vale**, creo que tendrás éxito.
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: Let me know if you have any questions , TIA.Házmelo saber si tienes alguna pregunta, **TIA** (gracias por adelantado).
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: That was too much information , I could have lived without it .Eso fue **demasiada información**, podría haber vivido sin eso.
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 skipped studying and went to the concert instead, saying YOLO.Se saltó el estudio y fue al concierto en su lugar, diciendo **YOLO**.
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: Got ta run , BFN until next time !Tengo que irme, **BFN** hasta la próxima vez.
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 esports players exchanged GLHF before competing .Los jugadores de esports intercambiaron **GLHF** antes de competir.
let me know
[Oración]

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

Ex: LMK how it goes after the interview.
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
[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 story was so funny , ROFL all the way !Esa historia fue tan graciosa, **ROFL** todo el tiempo!
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: Gotta run, TTYL tomorrow!
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: Last year , he successfully moved on from the job loss and started a new career .El año pasado, logró **seguir adelante** después de perder el trabajo y comenzó una nueva carrera.

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

animar, alentar

animar, alentar

Ex: The whole school gathered to cheer on the chess club during the tournament .Toda la escuela se reunió para **animar** al club de ajedrez durante el torneo.

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

encender

encender

Ex: We switch on the heating system when winter begins .**Encendemos** el sistema de calefacción cuando comienza el invierno.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que **continuaran** con el experimento durante la próxima clase.
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: The builder suggested they add on a patio to the back of the house .El constructor sugirió que **añadan** un patio en la parte trasera de la casa.
to keep on
[Verbo]

to continue an action or state without interruption

continuar, seguir

continuar, seguir

Ex: I plan to keep on traveling and exploring new places.Planeo **seguir** viajando y explorando nuevos lugares.
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: He slipped on his sandals before heading to the beach .Se **puso** las sandalias antes de dirigirse a la playa.
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.Ella le dijo que **continuara** con sus estudios y que no dejara que los contratiempos lo desanimaran.
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