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El libro Total English - Elemental - Unidad 10 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 10 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Elementary, como "crucero", "metro", "estándar", etc.

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to commute
to commute
[Verbo]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

viajar diariamente al trabajo

viajar diariamente al trabajo

Ex: Living in the suburbs, they have to commute by car. 

Viviendo en los suburbios, tienen que desplazarse en coche.

crowded
crowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space) filled with things or people

atestado

atestado

Ex: She felt claustrophobic in the crowded elevator. 

Se sintió claustrofóbica en el ascensor abarrotado.

cycling
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country. 

El evento anual de ciclismo atrajo a participantes de todo el país.

departure
departure
[Sustantivo]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

salida

salida

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation. 

La salida del barco del puerto marcó el comienzo de sus vacaciones de crucero.

destination
destination
[Sustantivo]

the place where someone or something is headed

destino

destino

Ex: Our dream destination for this year's vacation is a secluded tropical island. 

Nuestro destino soñado para las vacaciones de este año es una isla tropical apartada.

journey
journey
[Sustantivo]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaje

viaje

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal, capturing memories and experiences along the way. 

Ella documentó su viaje en solitario por Europa en un diario de viaje, capturando recuerdos y experiencias en el camino.

one-way ticket
one-way ticket
[Sustantivo]

a ticket that can be used for travelling to a place but cannot be used for coming back from that place

billete de ida

billete de ida

Ex: She purchased a one-way ticket for the train, not knowing when she'd return. 

Ella compró un billete de ida para el tren, sin saber cuándo regresaría.

return ticket
return ticket
[Sustantivo]

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

billete de ida y vuelta

billete de ida y vuelta

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket. 

El conductor del autobús le preguntó si necesitaba un billete de ida o de ida y vuelta.

passenger
passenger
[Sustantivo]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

pasajero

pasajero

Ex: The bus was crowded with passengers during the morning commute. 

El autobús estaba lleno de pasajeros durante el viaje matutino.

rollerblading
rollerblading
[Sustantivo]

a type of skating using inline skates with wheels, often done for fun or sport on paved surfaces

el patinaje en línea, el roller

el patinaje en línea, el roller

Ex: Rollerblading requires balance and coordination. 

El patinaje en línea requiere equilibrio y coordinación.

rush hour
rush hour
[Sustantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

hora pico, hora punta

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns. 

Las noticias locales informaron sobre el proyecto de construcción que afecta los patrones de tráfico en la hora pico.

traffic
traffic
[Sustantivo]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

tráfico

tráfico

Ex: Air traffic at the airport increased significantly during the holiday season. 

El tráfico aéreo en el aeropuerto aumentó significativamente durante la temporada de vacaciones.

bicycle
bicycle
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicicleta

bicicleta

Ex: I love the feeling of the wind in my hair when I ride my bicycle. 

Me encanta la sensación del viento en mi cabello cuando monto en mi bicicleta.

bus
bus
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobús, bus

autobús, bus

Ex: The bus driver greeted us with a smile as we boarded. 

El conductor del autobús nos saludó con una sonrisa cuando subimos.

car
car
[Sustantivo]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

coche, carro

coche, carro

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store. 

Ella olvidó cerrar con llave su coche antes de entrar en la tienda.

to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

conducir

conducir

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside. 

Me gusta conducir por rutas escénicas para disfrutar del campo.

tram
tram
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The city's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses. 

El nuevo sistema de tranvía de la ciudad redujo la congestión del tráfico al proporcionar una alternativa confiable a los automóviles y autobuses.

garage
garage
[Sustantivo]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

garaje

garaje

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby. 

Decidió convertir el garaje en un pequeño taller para su afición a la carpintería.

motorbike
motorbike
[Sustantivo]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

motocicleta, moto

motocicleta, moto

Ex: After taking a safety course, she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike. 

Después de tomar un curso de seguridad, se sintió lo suficientemente segura para comprar su primera motocicleta.

to park
to park
[Verbo]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

estacionar, aparcar, parquear

estacionar, aparcar, parquear

Ex: The commuters hurriedly parked their bicycles in the designated area before catching the train. 

Los viajeros apresuradamente estacionaron sus bicicletas en el área designada antes de tomar el tren.

taxi
taxi
[Sustantivo]

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

taxi

taxi

Ex: I left my phone in the taxi and had to call the company to retrieve it. 

Dejé mi teléfono en el taxi y tuve que llamar a la compañía para recuperarlo.

to book
to book
[Verbo]

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

reservar

reservar

Ex: The concert tickets were selling out quickly, so I hurried to book mine online. 

Las entradas para el concierto se agotaban rápidamente, así que me apresuré a reservar la mía en línea.

direct
direct
[Adjetivo]

having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries

directo, inmediato

directo, inmediato

Ex: The results were a direct consequence of their actions. 

Los resultados fueron una consecuencia directa de sus acciones.

first class
first class
[Sustantivo]

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

primera clase

primera clase

Ex: Traveling first class on the train provided a quiet and relaxing experience. 

Viajar en primera clase en el tren proporcionó una experiencia tranquila y relajante.

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.

platform
platform
[Sustantivo]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

andén

andén

Ex: The announcement indicated that the train to Berlin would arrive at platform 3. 

El anuncio indicó que el tren a Berlín llegaría al andén 3.

station
station
[Sustantivo]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

estación

estación

Ex: The subway station is underground and has multiple entrances. 

La estación de metro está bajo tierra y tiene múltiples entradas.

underground
underground
[Sustantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metro, subterráneo

metro, subterráneo

Ex: During rush hour, the underground trains can be quite crowded, making it difficult to find a seat. 

Durante la hora pico, los trenes subterráneos pueden estar bastante llenos, lo que dificulta encontrar un asiento.

metro
metro
[Sustantivo]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

metro

metro

Ex: The metro is an eco-friendly alternative to driving a car in the city. 

El metro es una alternativa ecológica a conducir un coche en la ciudad.

boat
boat
[Sustantivo]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

bote

bote

Ex: The boat slowly drifted along the river, carried by the gentle current. 

El barco se deslizaba lentamente por el río, llevado por la suave corriente.

to jet ski
to jet ski
[Verbo]

to ride on water by operating a small, motorized vehicle called a jet ski

hacer jet ski, manejar un jet ski

hacer jet ski, manejar un jet ski

Ex: After the briefing, they were ready to jet ski in the clear blue waters. 

Después de la sesión informativa, estaban listos para hacer jet ski en las aguas azules claras.

aircraft
aircraft
[Sustantivo]

any flying vehicle

avión

avión

Ex: The military aircraft roared overhead, executing precise maneuvers during the airshow. 

La aeronave militar rugió por encima, ejecutando maniobras precisas durante el espectáculo aéreo.

airport
airport
[Sustantivo]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

aeropuerto

aeropuerto

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint. 

Tuvimos que mostrar nuestros pasaportes y tarjetas de embarque en el puesto de control de inmigración del aeropuerto.

long-haul
long-haul
[Adjetivo]

traveling over a long distance, particularly when it involves transporting passengers or goods

de larga distancia

de larga distancia

Ex: The shipping company specializes in long-haul transportation of goods across international borders. 

La compañía de transporte está especializada en el transporte de larga distancia de mercancías a través de fronteras internacionales.

flight
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: My friend booked a direct flight to Paris to save time. 

Mi amigo reservó un vuelo directo a París para ahorrar tiempo.

plane
plane
[Sustantivo]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

avión

avión

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway. 

El ruido del avión despegando resonó en la pista.

bullfight
bullfight
[Sustantivo]

a public entertainment, particularly in Spain, in which someone fights a bull and usually kills it

corrida de toros

corrida de toros

Ex: The bull charged fiercely at the matador during the bullfight, creating a tense and dramatic atmosphere. 

El toro embistió ferozmente al matador durante la corrida de toros, creando una atmósfera tensa y dramática.

bungee jumping
bungee jumping
[Sustantivo]

an activity in which someone jumps from a very high place with a rubber cord tied around their ankles

puentismo, bungee jumping

puentismo, bungee jumping

Ex: Bungee jumping is a popular extreme sport for thrill-seekers looking for a new adventure. 

El puenting es un deporte extremo popular para los buscadores de emociones que buscan una nueva aventura.

circus
circus
[Sustantivo]

a form of entertainment that typically involves skilled performers, animals, and various acts and attractions, often presented in a large tent or arena

circo

circo

to cross
to cross
[Verbo]

to go across or to the other side of something

cruzar

cruzar

Ex: The students are crossing the campus to reach the library. 

Los estudiantes están cruzando el campus para llegar a la biblioteca.

to fly
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air. 

Me encanta ver los globos aerostáticos volar con gracia en el aire.

camel
camel
[Sustantivo]

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

camello

camello

Ex: John read about camels' ability to go long periods without water. 

John leyó sobre la capacidad de los camellos para pasar largos períodos sin agua.

cruise
cruise
[Sustantivo]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

crucero

crucero

Ex: The river cruise took passengers through picturesque villages and historic landmarks along the Rhine River. 

El crucero fluvial llevó a los pasajeros por pintorescos pueblos y monumentos históricos a lo largo del río Rin.

hike
hike
[Sustantivo]

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

caminata, excursión

caminata, excursión

hot-air balloon
hot-air balloon
[Sustantivo]

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

globo aerostático

globo aerostático

Ex: Hot-air balloons are popular for sightseeing and aerial photography. 

Los globos aerostáticos son populares para el turismo y la fotografía aérea.

to climb
to climb
[Verbo]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

escalar

escalar

Ex: The experienced instructor patiently taught the group how to climb safely. 

El instructor experimentado enseñó pacientemente al grupo cómo escalar de manera segura.

rock concert
rock concert
[Sustantivo]

a live musical performance featuring a band or artist playing rock music

concierto de rock, show de rock

concierto de rock, show de rock

Ex: He has never missed a rock concert in his city. 

Nunca ha faltado a un concierto de rock en su ciudad.

rowing
rowing
[Sustantivo]

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

remo, el deporte del remo

remo, el deporte del remo

Ex: The rowing club meets every weekend for practice. 

El club de remo se reúne todos los fines de semana para practicar.

sailing
sailing
[Sustantivo]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

vela

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport. 

Aprendió los conceptos básicos de la navegación durante sus vacaciones de verano y rápidamente se enamoró de este deporte.

skateboarding
skateboarding
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

hacer skateboard

hacer skateboard

Ex: Skateboarding is a popular activity among youth and has evolved into a competitive sport with its own culture and community. 

El skateboarding es una actividad popular entre los jóvenes y ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en un deporte competitivo con su propia cultura y comunidad.

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