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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 7 - 7C

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - 7C en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "juvenil", "generación", "infantil", etc.

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adolescent
[Sustantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescente

adolescente

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .Los **adolescentes** a menudo experimentan emociones fuertes a medida que crecen.
independent
[Adjetivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

independiente

independiente

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .El pensador **independiente** desafía la sabiduría convencional y forja su propio camino en la vida.
wise
[Adjetivo]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

sabio, prudente

sabio, prudente

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .Prestar atención a las advertencias de los **sabios** ancianos puede ayudar a evitar posibles trampas y arrepentimientos en la vida.
juvenile
[Adjetivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.El sistema de tribunales **juveniles** se enfoca en la rehabilitación en lugar del castigo para los infractores menores de edad.

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house is long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm.
youthful
[Adjetivo]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The model 's youthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .Los rasgos **juveniles** del modelo y su figura esbelta la convirtieron en una favorita en la industria de la moda.
elderly
[Adjetivo]

advanced in age

mayor

mayor

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .El **anciano** caballero saludó a todos con una cálida sonrisa y un brillo en los ojos.
infantile
[Adjetivo]

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

infantil, pueril

infantil, pueril

dynamic
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of energy

dinámico

dinámico

Ex: The dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .El ambiente **dinámico** del concierto energizó a la multitud, creando una experiencia inolvidable.
supportive
[Adjetivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

de apoyo, comprensivo

de apoyo, comprensivo

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .El perro de terapia brindó compañía **de apoyo** a los pacientes en el hospital, ofreciendo consuelo y apoyo emocional.
experienced
[Adjetivo]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

experimentado, con experiencia

experimentado, con experiencia

Ex: The experienced traveler knows how to navigate foreign countries and cultures with ease .El viajero **experimentado** sabe cómo navegar por países y culturas extranjeros con facilidad.
self-reliant
[Adjetivo]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

autosuficiente, independiente

autosuficiente, independiente

Ex: The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from the ground up , relying on her own skills and determination to succeed .El empresario **autosuficiente** construyó su negocio desde cero, confiando en sus propias habilidades y determinación para tener éxito.
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .El perro callejero, herido y solo, parecía **vulnerable** en las calles.
childish
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

infantil, pueril

infantil, pueril

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .La broma **infantil** de esconder las pertenencias de alguien puede parecer inofensiva, pero puede causar frustración e inconvenientes.

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

tener costumbres,  opiniones

tener costumbres, opiniones

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues, he remains set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints.
foolish
[Adjetivo]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

tonto

tonto

Ex: The foolish choice to walk alone at night put him in danger .La elección **tonta** de caminar solo por la noche lo puso en peligro.
mature
[Adjetivo]

fully-grown and physically developed

maduro, adulto

maduro, adulto

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .Su físico **maduro** era elegante y sereno, resultado de años practicando ballet y yoga.
generation
[Sustantivo]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

generación

generación

Ex: Cultural changes often occur as one generation passes on traditions and values to the next .Los cambios culturales a menudo ocurren cuando una **generación** transmite tradiciones y valores a la siguiente.

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

meterse en, hacer

meterse en, hacer

Ex: She got up to a lot of fun while traveling abroad.Ella se **dedicó a** mucha diversión mientras viajaba al extranjero.

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

salir impune de

salir impune de

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .Intentó hacer trampa en el examen, pero no pudo **salirse con la suya** porque el profesor lo pilló.

to keep talking about a certain subject in length, particularly in a way that bores others

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.

to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.
to give in
[Verbo]

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

ceder, rendirse

ceder, rendirse

Ex: Despite his determination to stick to his diet , Mark gave in to his friends and indulged in a slice of pizza .A pesar de su determinación de apegarse a su dieta, Mark **cedió** a sus amigos y se deleitó con una porción de pizza.

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician's remarks demonstrate that he is out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people.

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

vivir de, mantenerse con

vivir de, mantenerse con

Ex: He lives off the royalties from his successful book series .Él **vive de** los derechos de autor de su exitosa serie de libros.

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: He got laid off and blamed it on being over the hill.
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