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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 2

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 2 en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "liable", "go against", "rife", etc.

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fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study. 

Los intrincados detalles de la obra de arte la hacen fascinante de estudiar.

classic
classic
[Adjetivo]

considered to be one of the best or most important kind

clásico

clásico

Ex: Casablanca is considered a classic film that defines its genre. 

Casablanca es considerado un film clásico que define su género.

medical
medical
[Adjetivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

de medicina

de medicina

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations. 

Sus conocimientos médicos le permitieron brindar primeros auxilios en situaciones de emergencia.

aware
aware
[Adjetivo]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

concienciado

concienciado

Ex: He wasn't aware of the consequences of his actions until it was too late. 

No estaba consciente de las consecuencias de sus acciones hasta que fue demasiado tarde.

liable
liable
[Adjetivo]

possible to do a particular action

propenso

propenso

Ex: As an athlete, she is liable to injury if she doesn't warm up properly before training. 

Como atleta, es propensa a lesionarse si no calienta adecuadamente antes del entrenamiento.

plus
plus
[Preposición]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

más

más

Ex: She's an excellent cook, plus she's a talented painter too. 

Ella es una excelente cocinera, además es también una pintora talentosa.

rife
rife
[Adjetivo]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

abundante

abundante

Ex: During the summer, the area was rife with mosquitoes, making outdoor activities difficult. 

Durante el verano, la zona estaba plagada de mosquitos, lo que hacía difíciles las actividades al aire libre.

plenty
plenty
[Pronombre]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mucho, bastante

mucho, bastante

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week, the gardens are thriving. 

Con mucha luz solar esta semana, los jardines están prosperando.

major
major
[Adjetivo]

serious and of great importance

importante

importante

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment. 

El avance importante en la investigación médica condujo al desarrollo de un nuevo tratamiento.

to go against

to oppose or resist someone or something

ir en contra de

ir en contra de

Ex: The student's decision to go against the strict dress code led to a school-wide debate. 

La decisión del estudiante de ir en contra del estricto código de vestimenta llevó a un debate en toda la escuela.

to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

enterrar la cabeza en la arena, cerrar los ojos a la realidad

enterrar la cabeza en la arena, cerrar los ojos a la realidad

Ex: If we bury our heads in the sand, the problem will only get worse. 

Si enterramos la cabeza en la arena, el problema solo empeorará.

to [turn] a blind eye

to pretend as if one cannot see or notice something

hacer la vista gorda, mirar hacia otro lado

hacer la vista gorda, mirar hacia otro lado

Ex: For years, officials turned a blind eye to the illegal dumping. 

Durante años, los funcionarios hicieron la vista gorda ante los vertidos ilegales.

to bow down

to lower one's body in a gesture of respect or submission, often by bending at the waist or knees

inclinarse, postrarse

inclinarse, postrarse

Ex: The defeated army was forced to bow down before their conquerors, acknowledging their superiority. 

El ejército derrotado fue obligado a inclinarse ante sus conquistadores, reconociendo su superioridad.

penalty
penalty
[Sustantivo]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

castigo

castigo

Ex: The penalty for not attending the mandatory meeting was a deduction in pay. 

La penalización por no asistir a la reunión obligatoria fue una deducción en el pago.

defendant
defendant
[Sustantivo]

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

acusado

acusado

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to cast doubt on the defendant's involvement. 

El abogado defensor interrogó al testigo para poner en duda la participación del acusado.

to plead
to plead
[Verbo]

to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime

defender

defender

Ex: In the court, the accused stood up and firmly stated, "I plead innocent, Your Honor." 

En el tribunal, el acusado se levantó y declaró firmemente: "Pleiteo inocente, Su Señoría."

prosecution
prosecution
[Sustantivo]

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

enjuiciamiento

enjuiciamiento

Ex: Following the arrest, the prosecution moved forward with charges. 

Tras el arresto, la fiscalía procedió con los cargos.

confession
confession
[Sustantivo]

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

confesión

confesión

Ex: His confession of jealousy surprised everyone. 

La confesión de su celos sorprendió a todos.

acquittal
acquittal
[Sustantivo]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

absolución, exculpación

absolución, exculpación

Ex: The defense attorney argued persuasively, leading to the acquittal of their client despite the prosecution's case. 

El abogado defensor argumentó de manera persuasiva, lo que llevó a la absolución de su cliente a pesar del caso de la fiscalía.

to foreshadow

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

presagiar

presagiar

Ex: His sudden silence during the meeting foreshadowed unexpected news. 

Su repentino silencio durante la reunión presagiaba noticias inesperadas.

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