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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 - 5D en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "trascender", "despiadado", "cumbre", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
preface
preface
[Sustantivo]

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefacio, prólogo

prefacio, prólogo

Ex: The book’s preface provides historical context for the reader. 

El prólogo del libro proporciona contexto histórico al lector.

quirky
quirky
[Adjetivo]

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

excéntrico, peculiar

excéntrico, peculiar

Ex: The quirky inventor came up with all sorts of unusual gadgets and contraptions that fascinated and amused his friends. 

El inventor excéntrico ideó todo tipo de artilugios y dispositivos inusuales que fascinaban y divertían a sus amigos.

to transcend

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

sobrepasar

sobrepasar

Ex: Great art has the ability to transcend time and cultural boundaries. 

El gran arte tiene la capacidad de trascender el tiempo y las fronteras culturales.

ruthless
ruthless
[Adjetivo]

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

despiadado, implacable

despiadado, implacable

Ex: The ruthless landlord evicted tenants without warning, caring only about profits. 

El casero despiadado desalojó a los inquilinos sin previo aviso, preocupándose solo por las ganancias.

challenging
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Learning a new language can be challenging, especially mastering grammar and pronunciation. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser desafiante, especialmente dominar la grammaire y la pronunciación.

satisfying
satisfying
[Adjetivo]

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

satisfactorio

satisfactorio

Ex: Finishing a good book can leave you with a satisfying sense of closure. 

Terminar un buen libro puede dejarte con una sensación de cierre satisfactoria.

revenge
revenge
[Sustantivo]

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

venganza, revancha

venganza, revancha

Ex: She took revenge on those who deceived her. 

Ella se vengó de aquellos que la engañaron.

pinnacle
pinnacle
[Sustantivo]

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

cima, cumbre

cima, cumbre

Ex: The film's award was seen as the pinnacle of the director's achievements. 

El premio de la película fue visto como el pinnacle de los logros del director.

structure
structure
[Sustantivo]

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

estructura

estructura

Ex: A beehive is a remarkable natural structure created by bees. 

Una colmena es una estructura natural notable creada por las abejas.

cover
cover
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

portada, cubierta

portada, cubierta

Ex: The book's cover was damaged in transit, but the pages were intact. 

La cubierta del libro se dañó en tránsito, pero las páginas estaban intactas.

bibliography
bibliography
[Sustantivo]

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografía

bibliografía

Ex: His thesis had a well-organized bibliography with academic references. 

Su tesis tenía una bibliografía bien organizada con referencias académicas.

content
content
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

contenido

contenido

Ex: The box's contents were carefully wrapped in protective foam. 

El contenido de la caja estaba cuidadosamente envuelto en espuma protectora.

page
page
[Sustantivo]

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

página

página

Ex: The magazine had colorful images on every page. 

La revista tenía imágenes coloridas en cada página.

glossary
glossary
[Sustantivo]

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glosario

glosario

Ex: The glossary is an essential tool for students learning a new language, helping them memorize vocabulary. 

El glosario es una herramienta esencial para los estudiantes que aprenden un nuevo idioma, ayudándoles a memorizar vocabulario.

dust jacket
dust jacket
[Sustantivo]

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

sobrecubierta, funda de polvo

sobrecubierta, funda de polvo

hardback
hardback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

libro de tapa dura

libro de tapa dura

Ex: His autobiography was released first as a hardback and later as a paperback. 

Su autobiografía se publicó primero en tapa dura y más tarde en rústica.

index
index
[Sustantivo]

an alphabetical listing of topics, names, or terms with references to their locations, typically in a book or document

índice

índice

Ex: The index lists all the authors cited in the text. 

El índice enumera todos los autores citados en el texto.

to imprint
to imprint
[Verbo]

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

imprimir, marcar

imprimir, marcar

Ex: The heavy machinery unintentionally imprinted tire tracks on the grass. 

La maquinaria pesada imprimió involuntariamente huellas de neumáticos en el césped.

paperback
paperback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

libro en rústica, edición rústica

Ex: He picked up a paperback from the bargain bin, excited to find a good read at a discounted price. 

Recogió un libro de bolsillo de la caja de gangas, emocionado por encontrar una buena lectura a un precio rebajado.

spine
spine
[Sustantivo]

the outer edge or binding of a book that encloses the inner pages and faces outward when shelved

lomo

lomo

Ex: Decorative lettering adorned the spine of the volume. 

La rotulación decorativa adornaba el lomo del volumen.

title page
title page
[Sustantivo]

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

portada, carátula

portada, carátula

Ex: The title page also included any relevant logos or graphics associated with the project or organization. 
protagonist
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's internal conflict drives the narrative forward as they grapple with difficult choices and confront their own flaws and insecurities. 

El conflicto interno del protagonista impulsa la narrativa hacia adelante mientras lidia con decisiones difíciles y enfrenta sus propios defectos e inseguridades.

chilling
chilling
[Adjetivo]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

escalofriante, aterrador

escalofriante, aterrador

Ex: The chilling atmosphere in the cemetery made her feel as if she were being watched. 

El ambiente escalofriante del cementerio le hizo sentir como si estuviera siendo observada.

to abuse
to abuse
[Verbo]

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

maltratar

maltratar

Ex: Animal rights activists work tirelessly to expose and stop individuals who abuse animals for entertainment purposes. 

Los activistas por los derechos de los animales trabajan incansablemente para exponer y detener a las personas que maltratan a los animales con fines de entretenimiento.

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