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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 6 - 6A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 6 - 6A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "agenda", "delve", "credibilidad", etc.

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agenda
agenda
[Sustantivo]

a list or set of matters, tasks, or aims that need attention or action

agenda,  orden del día

agenda, orden del día

Ex: Improving public transportation remains on the city's agenda. 
to expose
to expose
[Verbo]

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

exponer, poner en riesgo

exponer, poner en riesgo

Ex: Right now, the new policy is exposing the company to criticism from stakeholders. 
corruption
corruption
[Sustantivo]

dishonest or illegal conduct, especially by people who hold positions of power or authority

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: Several executives were charged in connection with a major corruption scandal. 
to trace
to trace
[Verbo]

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

localizar

localizar

Ex: They recently traced the hacker's IP address to a foreign country. 
source
source
[Sustantivo]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

fuente

fuente

Ex: The idea came from an unexpected source. 
to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

propagar

propagar

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans. 
rumor
rumor
[Sustantivo]

an unverified story or piece of information that spreads from person to person

rumor,  habladuría

rumor, habladuría

Ex: The school quickly denied the rumor about canceling the graduation ceremony. 
to fall for

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

caer en la trampa, ser engañado

caer en la trampa, ser engañado

Ex: Despite warnings from friends, he fell for the persuasive tactics of the dishonest salesperson. 

A pesar de las advertencias de sus amigos, cayó en las tácticas persuasivas del vendedor deshonesto.

scam
scam
[Sustantivo]

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

estafa, fraude

estafa, fraude

Ex: The police warned the public about a new scam involving fake lottery winnings. 

La policía advirtió al público sobre una nueva estafa que involucra premios de lotería falsos.

lack
lack
[Sustantivo]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

falta, carencia

falta, carencia

Ex: The team's lack of preparation led to their defeat. 
credibility
credibility
[Sustantivo]

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

credibilidad

credibilidad

Ex: The journalist’s credibility was questioned after several inaccuracies were found in his reports. 

La credibilidad del periodista fue cuestionada después de que se encontraran varias inexactitudes en sus informes.

viral
viral
[Adjetivo]

(of a video, picture, piece of news, etc.) shared quickly on social media among a lot of Internet users

viral, se hizo viral

viral, se hizo viral

Ex: The viral photo of the sunset over the city skyline was shared by countless Instagram users. 

La foto viral del atardecer sobre el horizonte de la ciudad fue compartida por innumerables usuarios de Instagram.

headline
headline
[Sustantivo]

the title of a newspaper or news article, usually printed prominently above it

titular

titular

Ex: The election result dominated the front-page headlines. 
hoax
hoax
[Sustantivo]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

engaño, bulo

engaño, bulo

Ex: They fell for a viral hoax about a hidden treasure. 

Cayeron en un engaño viral sobre un tesoro escondido.

armed
armed
[Adjetivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

armado

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border fully armed, their rifles ready for any potential threat. 

Los soldados patrullaban la frontera armados hasta los dientes, con sus rifles listos para cualquier amenaza potencial.

to scramble

to move quickly and with urgency, often in a disorderly manner

apresurarse, revueltar

apresurarse, revueltar

Ex: As the storm approached, beachgoers scrambled to pack their belongings and seek shelter. 

A medida que se acercaba la tormenta, los bañistas se apresuraban a empacar sus pertenencias y buscar refugio.

to delve
to delve
[Verbo]

to dig into the ground, turning, loosening, or removing soil

excavar, hurgar

excavar, hurgar

Ex: Children may delve into the sand to discover hidden treasures. 

Los niños pueden cavar en la arena para descubrir tesoros ocultos.

rigged
rigged
[Adjetivo]

dishonestly arranged or manipulated to produce a desired outcome

amañado, manipulado

amañado, manipulado

Ex: The results of the competition seemed rigged from the start. 

Los resultados de la competencia parecían amañados desde el principio.

cover-up
cover-up
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation

encubrimiento, tapadera

encubrimiento, tapadera

Ex: The cover-up of the incident only lasted a few days before details began leaking to the press. 

El encubrimiento del incidente solo duró unos días antes de que los detalles comenzaran a filtrarse a la prensa.

accountability
accountability
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions and to explain or justify them when required

responsabilidad

responsabilidad

Ex: Managers must accept accountability for the decisions they make. 
vulnerable
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes. 

El pueblo costero es vulnerable a los huracanes.

devastated
devastated
[Adjetivo]

experiencing great shock or sadness

devastado, desolado

devastado, desolado

Ex: After the earthquake destroyed their home, the family felt devastated and unsure of where to turn for help. 

Después de que el terremoto destruyera su hogar, la familia se sintió devastada y sin saber a dónde acudir en busca de ayuda.

riddle
riddle
[Sustantivo]

a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer

acertijo

acertijo

Ex: She challenged her friends with a difficult riddle. 

Ella desafió a sus amigos con un acertijo difícil.

gem
gem
[Sustantivo]

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

gema, joya

gema, joya

Ex: The jeweler carefully polished the rare gem. 

El joyero pulió cuidadosamente la gema rara.

to ban
to ban
[Verbo]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: The company decided to ban smoking in all of its office buildings to promote a healthier work environment. 
plea
plea
[Sustantivo]

a formal answer given in court to a criminal charge, stating whether the accused is guilty or not guilty

declaración

declaración

Ex: The judge asked him to enter a plea to the charge. 
bid
bid
[Sustantivo]

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

intento

intento

Ex: His bid to impress the judges fell short. 
to quit
to quit
[Verbo]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

dejar

dejar

Ex: The company quit using outdated software and upgraded to a newer system. 
to vow
to vow
[Verbo]

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

jurar, prometer

jurar, prometer

Ex: Tomorrow, they will vow to uphold the values of their organization. 

Mañana, ellos prometerán defender los valores de su organización.

to curb
to curb
[Verbo]

to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition

reprimir, contener

reprimir, contener

Ex: She made a conscious effort to curb her spending habits to save more money. 

Hizo un esfuerzo consciente por frenar sus hábitos de gasto para ahorrar más dinero.

to attempt
to attempt
[Verbo]

to try to complete or do something difficult

intentar

intentar

Ex: She attempts to learn a new language by practicing every day. 
to control
to control
[Verbo]

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

controlar

controlar

Ex: As a parent, it's important to guide and control your child's behavior. 
mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

something that cannot be understood or explained because important facts are unknown

misterio,  enigma

misterio, enigma

Ex: Why the lights suddenly went out is still a mystery. 
promise
promise
[Sustantivo]

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

promesa, perspectiva

promesa, perspectiva

Ex: His academic performance this semester has shown promise, indicating future success. 
to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: Many public places have signs that prohibit smoking to ensure a smoke-free environment. 

Muchos lugares públicos tienen carteles que prohíben fumar para garantizar un ambiente libre de humo.

to request
to request
[Verbo]

to ask for something politely or formally

pedir, solicitar

pedir, solicitar

Ex: Please request permission from the supervisor before making any changes to the schedule. 
to resign
to resign
[Verbo]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

renunciar

renunciar

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest. 
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