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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9 - 9A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - 9A en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "emerger", "voluminoso", "resistente", etc.

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Empezar a aprender
Insight - Upper-intermediate
to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergir, surgir

emergir, surgir

Ex: With time, the truth about the situation started to emerge, revealing the complexities of the issue. 

Con el tiempo, la verdad sobre la situación comenzó a emerger, revelando las complejidades del problema.

technology
technology
[Sustantivo]

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

tecnología

tecnología

Ex: Technology plays a crucial role in the efficiency of modern factories. 

La tecnología juega un papel crucial en la eficiencia de las fábricas modernas.

start-up
start-up
[Sustantivo]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

nueva empresa

nueva empresa

Ex: She joined a promising start-up in the finance sector. 

Se unió a una start-up prometedora en el sector financiero.

tech
tech
[Sustantivo]

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

escuela técnica, instituto de tecnología

escuela técnica, instituto de tecnología

Ex: She graduated from a tech with a degree in computer science. 

Se graduó de una escuela técnica con un título en informática.

handset
handset
[Sustantivo]

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

auricular

auricular

Ex: The cordless handset allowed her to move freely while talking. 

El auricular inalámbrico le permitió moverse libremente mientras hablaba.

cord
cord
[Sustantivo]

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

cable, cordón eléctrico

cable, cordón eléctrico

Ex: He bought a longer cord for his desk fan. 

Compró un cable más largo para su ventilador de escritorio.

keypad
keypad
[Sustantivo]

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

teclado numérico

teclado numérico

Ex: The ATM machine had a touch-sensitive keypad for entering PIN numbers. 

El cajero automático tenía un teclado sensible al tacto para ingresar los números PIN.

headset
headset
[Sustantivo]

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

auricular con micrófono, audífono con micrófono

auricular con micrófono, audífono con micrófono

Ex: She adjusted the microphone on her headset before speaking. 

Ajustó el micrófono de su auricular antes de hablar.

earbuds
earbuds
[Sustantivo]

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

auriculares, audífonos

auriculares, audífonos

Ex: He prefers earbuds over bulky headphones for travel. 

Él prefiere los auriculares pequeños sobre los auriculares voluminosos para viajar.

bulky
bulky
[Adjetivo]

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

voluminoso, grande

voluminoso, grande

Ex: The bulky winter coat kept her warm but made it difficult to move freely. 

El abrigo de invierno voluminoso la mantenía caliente pero dificultaba el movimiento libre.

cutting-edge
cutting-edge
[Adjetivo]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de vanguardia, innovador

de vanguardia, innovador

Ex: The cutting-edge virtual reality headset offers immersive gaming experiences and realistic simulations. 

El casco de realidad virtual de vanguardia ofrece experiencias de juego inmersivas y simulaciones realistas.

handy
handy
[Adjetivo]

functional and easy to use

práctico, útil

práctico, útil

Ex: She found the new recipe book quite handy for quick and easy dinner ideas. 

Encontró el nuevo libro de recetas bastante útil para ideas de cena rápidas y fáciles.

pricey
pricey
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money

caro

caro

Ex: The boutique clothing store is known for its trendy fashion, but the items can be pricey. 

La boutique de ropa es conocida por su moda trendy, pero los artículos pueden ser caros.

sleek
sleek
[Adjetivo]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

liso y brillante

liso y brillante

Ex: Her sleek skin glowed after applying the moisturizing lotion. 

Su piel lisa brillaba después de aplicar la loción hidratante.

exorbitant
exorbitant
[Adjetivo]

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitante

exorbitante

Ex: The exorbitant rent for the apartment in the city center was prohibitive for many potential tenants. 

El alquiler exorbitante del apartamento en el centro de la ciudad era prohibitivo para muchos inquilinos potenciales.

reasonable
reasonable
[Adjetivo]

moderate in amount or quality

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: The hotel is known for its reasonable rates and great service. 

El hotel es conocido por sus tarifas razonables y su excelente servicio.

fragile
fragile
[Adjetivo]

easily damaged or broken

frágil

frágil

Ex: The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground. 

El jarrón de vidrio frágil se rompió cuando cayó al suelo.

resilient
resilient
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

elástico

elástico

Ex: Despite the impact, the resilient foam padding on the helmet protected the cyclist's head. 

A pesar del impacto, la espuma resistente del casco protegió la cabeza del ciclista.

cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjetivo]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

aparatoso

aparatoso

Ex: She found the cumbersome backpack uncomfortable to wear during the hike. 

Encontró la mochila voluminosa incómoda de llevar durante la caminata.

elegant
elegant
[Adjetivo]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

elegante

elegante

Ex: The bride's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves. 

El peinado de la novia era simple pero elegante, con rizos en cascada enmarcando su rostro en suaves ondas.

plain
plain
[Adjetivo]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

sencillo, liso, llano

Ex: His shirt was plain, without any stripes, dots, or other designs. 

Su camisa era sencilla, sin rayas, puntos u otros diseños.

innovative
innovative
[Adjetivo]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

innovador, original

innovador, original

Ex: The team introduced an innovative marketing strategy that had never been attempted before. 

El equipo introdujo una estrategia de marketing innovadora que nunca antes se había intentado.

useless
useless
[Adjetivo]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

inútil

inútil

Ex: The expired medication was useless and had to be disposed of properly. 

El medicamento caducado era inútil y tuvo que ser desechado adecuadamente.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

conveniente

Ex: It was convenient that the train arrived just as I reached the station. 

Fue conveniente que el tren llegara justo cuando yo llegaba a la estación.

obsolete
obsolete
[Adjetivo]

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto

obsoleto

Ex: Some traditional farming methods are considered obsolete with the advent of modern technology. 

Algunos métodos agrícolas tradicionales se consideran obsoletos con el advenimiento de la tecnología moderna.

hard-wearing
hard-wearing
[Adjetivo]

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

resistente, duradero

resistente, duradero

Ex: She bought a hard-wearing suitcase that could endure rough handling during travel. 

Ella compró una maleta resistente que podía soportar el manejo brusco durante el viaje.

early adopter
early adopter
[Sustantivo]

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

pionero, adoptante temprano

pionero, adoptante temprano

Ex: The company targets early adopters for product feedback. 

La empresa se dirige a los early adopters para obtener comentarios sobre el producto.

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