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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 8

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 8 en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "collapse", "slaughter", "distressing", etc.

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to base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basarse en, fundamentarse en

basarse en, fundamentarse en

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to move from a lower to a higher position

subir

subir

Ex: If you had followed the instructions, the cake would have risen perfectly. 

Si hubieras seguido las instrucciones, el pastel se habría elevado perfectamente.

to result in

to cause something to occur

resultar en

resultar en

Ex: Insufficient preparation can result in failure in an exam. 

Una preparación insuficiente puede resultar en un fracaso en un examen.

imbalance
imbalance
[Sustantivo]

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

desequilibrio, desigualdad

desequilibrio, desigualdad

Ex: The dietician explained the health risks of a nutritional imbalance. 

El dietista explicó los riesgos para la salud de un desequilibrio nutricional.

to lead
to lead
[Verbo]

to be the cause of something

conducir, llevar

conducir, llevar

Ex: Poor communication often leads to misunderstandings. 

La mala comunicación a menudo lleva a malentendidos.

to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation. 

El techo se derrumbó durante la tormenta debido a la fuerte acumulación de nieve.

to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

depender de

depender de

Ex: The performance of the stock market depends on various economic indicators and global events. 

El rendimiento del mercado de valores depende de varios indicadores económicos y eventos globales.

awe-inspiring
awe-inspiring
[Adjetivo]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

impresionante, que inspira admiración

impresionante, que inspira admiración

Ex: The explorers were in awe of the awe-inspiring natural wonders they discovered. 

Los exploradores estaban asombrados por las maravillas naturales impresionantes que descubrieron.

banned
banned
[Adjetivo]

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

prohibido,  vetado

prohibido, vetado

countless
countless
[Adjetivo]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

incontable

incontable

Ex: The museum housed countless artifacts from ancient civilizations. 

El museo albergaba incontables artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas.

distressing
distressing
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

molesto

molesto

Ex: The constant delays and uncertainties were distressing for the project manager. 

Los constantes retrasos e incertidumbres fueron angustiosos para el director del proyecto.

huge
huge
[Adjetivo]

very large in size

enorme

enorme

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was. 

Ella adoptó un enorme perro que era casi tan grande como ella.

impressive
impressive
[Adjetivo]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

impresionante

impresionante

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely impressive. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

to kill
to kill
[Verbo]

to end the life of someone or something

matar

matar

Ex: The murderer used a weapon to kill his victim. 

El asesino usó un arma para matar a su víctima.

monstrous
monstrous
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally large in size

monstruoso, gigantesco

monstruoso, gigantesco

Ex: The monstrous cake at the wedding was nearly as tall as the bride herself. 

El pastel monstruoso en la boda era casi tan alto como la novia misma.

numerous
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors. 

El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.

outlawed
outlawed
[Adjetivo]

prohibited by law or made illegal

prohibido, ilegalizado

prohibido, ilegalizado

Ex: Several outlawed books were once considered too controversial. 

Varios libros prohibidos fueron alguna vez considerados demasiado controvertidos.

slaughter
slaughter
[Sustantivo]

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

matanza, sacrificio

matanza, sacrificio

Ex: The factory is known for its efficient methods of slaughter. 

La fábrica es conocida por sus métodos eficientes de sacrificio.

upsetting
upsetting
[Adjetivo]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

preocupante

preocupante

Ex: Receiving an upsetting phone call in the middle of the night filled her with worry. 

Recibir una llamada telefónica inquietante en medio de la noche la llenó de preocupación.

fast food
fast food
[Sustantivo]

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

comida rápida

comida rápida

Ex: His favorite fast food is fish and chips. 

Su comida rápida favorita es el fish and chips.

lunchtime
lunchtime
[Sustantivo]

the time in the middle of the day when we eat lunch

hora del almuerzo, hora de comer

hora del almuerzo, hora de comer

Ex: The office is usually quiet around lunchtime. 

La oficina suele estar tranquila alrededor de la hora del almuerzo.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 

El tenis es un deporte popular en muchos países alrededor del mundo.

standard
standard
[Adjetivo]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

estándar, común

estándar, común

Ex: The company's standard warranty covers repairs for up to one year after purchase. 

La garantía estándar de la empresa cubre reparaciones hasta un año después de la compra.

traditional
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style, with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps. 

Decoró su sala de estar en un estilo tradicional, con muebles de madera clásicos y lámparas antiguas.

wedding
wedding
[Sustantivo]

a ceremony or event where two people are married

boda, matrimonio

boda, matrimonio

Ex: They planned a beach wedding for their special day. 

Planearon una boda en la playa para su día especial.

banquet
banquet
[Sustantivo]

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

banquete

banquete

Ex: The royal banquet was held in the grand hall of the palace, where dignitaries and guests enjoyed exquisite food and entertainment. 

El banquete real se celebró en el gran salón del palacio, donde los dignatarios e invitados disfrutaron de comida y entretenimiento exquisitos.

dish
dish
[Sustantivo]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

plato, platillo

plato, platillo

fare
fare
[Sustantivo]

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

una selección o variedad de comida o bebida,  a menudo de un tipo particular o de cierta región

una selección o variedad de comida o bebida, a menudo de un tipo particular o de cierta región

Ex: Simple homemade fare can be the most comforting. 

Una selección de comida casera simple puede ser la más reconfortante.

to order
to order
[Verbo]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

pedir, ordenar

pedir, ordenar

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window. 

Ella pidió un capuchino y se sentó junto a la ventana.

snack
snack
[Sustantivo]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

tentempié

tentempié

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack, but they aren't very healthy. 

Las patatas fritas son un tentempié común, pero no son muy saludables.

takeaway
takeaway
[Sustantivo]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

comida para llevar

comida para llevar

Ex: After a long day, nothing beats a hot takeaway from our favorite Indian restaurant. 

Después de un largo día, nada supera un comida para llevar caliente de nuestro restaurante indio favorito.

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