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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 3 - 3A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - 3A en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "ethos", "malgastar", "escaso", etc.

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foraging
[Sustantivo]

the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals

forrajeo, búsqueda de alimento

forrajeo, búsqueda de alimento

Ex: The documentary captured wolves foraging in the snowy wilderness.El documental captó lobos **buscando alimento** en la naturaleza nevada.
self-sufficient
[Adjetivo]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosuficiente,  independiente

autosuficiente, independiente

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .El programa anima a los estudiantes a ser **autosuficientes** desarrollando habilidades prácticas para vivir de forma independiente.
flat-pack
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture or equipment that is sold in parts and is delivered to the buyer in a box so that they can put it together and then use it

mueble para ensamblar en casa, mueble de paquete plano

mueble para ensamblar en casa, mueble de paquete plano

assembly line
[Sustantivo]

a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

línea de montaje, cadena de producción

línea de montaje, cadena de producción

Ex: Each worker on the assembly line has a specific task .Cada trabajador en la **línea de montaje** tiene una tarea específica.
ethos
[Sustantivo]

the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization

el ethos, los valores fundamentales

el ethos, los valores fundamentales

Ex: The artist ’s work embodies the ethos of cultural expression and freedom .El trabajo del artista encarna el **ethos** de la expresión cultural y la libertad.
pipe dream
[Sustantivo]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

sueño imposible

sueño imposible

Ex: For many , winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than a pipe dream, given the long odds of winning .Para muchos, ganar la lotería y jubilarse temprano no es más que un **sueño imposible**, dadas las bajas probabilidades de ganar.

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

derrochar, gastar a lo grande

derrochar, gastar a lo grande

Ex: To mark the end of exams , the students decided to splash out on a fancy dinner to celebrate their accomplishments .Para marcar el final de los exámenes, los estudiantes decidieron **gastar mucho dinero** en una cena elegante para celebrar sus logros.

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: They bought a luxurious house and expensive cars but couldn't keep up with the mortgage and loans.They were living beyond their means.

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: He has two jobs just to make ends meet each month.

to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities

malgastar, desperdiciar

malgastar, desperdiciar

Ex: Frittering away our limited resources on trivial matters is not a wise strategy .**Malgastar** nuestros recursos limitados en asuntos triviales no es una estrategia sabia.

suffering from extreme deprivation

golpeado por la pobreza

golpeado por la pobreza

Ex: Many poverty-stricken families rely on government assistance to survive .Muchas familias **afectadas por la pobreza** dependen de la asistencia gubernamental para sobrevivir.

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: The procrastination habit caused him to squander valuable time that could have been spent on productive endeavors .El hábito de la procrastinación lo llevó a **malgastar** un tiempo valioso que podría haberse dedicado a esfuerzos productivos.
insurance
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

seguro

seguro

Ex: The company’s insurance policy includes coverage for employee injuries on the job.La póliza de **seguro** de la empresa incluye cobertura por lesiones de los empleados en el trabajo.
standing order
[Sustantivo]

a permanent instruction or procedure that remains in effect until it is altered or terminated

orden permanente, instrucción permanente

orden permanente, instrucción permanente

premium
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

prima, prima de seguro

prima, prima de seguro

Ex: He compared different premiums before choosing a policy .Comparó diferentes **primas** antes de elegir una póliza.
contactless
[Adjetivo]

(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology

sin contacto

sin contacto

Ex: Contactless technology makes purchases faster and more secure .La tecnología **sin contacto** hace que las compras sean más rápidas y seguras.

a form of insurance that offers financial protection to individuals or businesses against legal obligations and expenses resulting from injuries, damages, or losses caused to others

seguro de responsabilidad civil, seguro de responsabilidad

seguro de responsabilidad civil, seguro de responsabilidad

current account
[Sustantivo]

a bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically using checks, with no prior notice required

cuenta corriente, cuenta a la vista

cuenta corriente, cuenta a la vista

Ex: You can easily access your funds with a current account at most banks .Puedes acceder fácilmente a tus fondos con una **cuenta corriente** en la mayoría de los bancos.
debit
[Sustantivo]

an entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income

débito, cargo

débito, cargo

Ex: The software automatically applies debits and credits .El software aplica automáticamente los **débitos** y los créditos.
bonus
[Sustantivo]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

plus

plus

Ex: With her end-of-year bonus, she bought a new car .Con su **bono** de fin de año, compró un coche nuevo.
comprehensive
[Adjetivo]

covering or including all aspects of something

exhaustivo

exhaustivo

Ex: The comprehensive guidebook contained information on all the tourist attractions in the city .La guía **exhaustiva** contenía información sobre todas las atracciones turísticas de la ciudad.
policy
[Sustantivo]

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

política

política

Ex: The school district adopted a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.El distrito escolar adoptó una **política** de tolerancia cero para el acoso escolar.
third party
[Sustantivo]

a person or entity that is not directly involved in a particular transaction or agreement, but may have legal rights or obligations related to it

tercero, parte tercera

tercero, parte tercera

strapped
[Adjetivo]

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

escaso, apretado

escaso, apretado

Ex: We 're strapped this month because of the rent .Estamos **escasos de dinero** este mes por el alquiler.
the breadline
[Sustantivo]

an informal threshold of income that marks the level at which a person or household is regarded as very poor or barely able to afford basic necessities

el umbral de pobreza, la línea de subsistencia

el umbral de pobreza, la línea de subsistencia

Ex: The minimum wage in the country is below the breadline, making it difficult for workers to meet their basic needs.Las propuestas de políticas incluyeron un crédito fiscal dirigido para las familias que se encuentran justo por encima del **umbral de pobreza**.
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