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El libro Total English - Elemental - Unidad 10 - Referencia

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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: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times .A pesar de la distancia, las horas de trabajo flexibles permiten a los empleados **desplazarse** durante las horas de menor actividad.
crowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space) filled with things or people

atestado

atestado

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .El autobús **abarrotado** llegó tarde debido al tráfico pesado.
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: Many people find cycling to be a fun way to socialize while exercising with friends .Mucha gente encuentra que el **ciclismo** es una forma divertida de socializar mientras hace ejercicio con amigos.
departure
[Sustantivo]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

salida

salida

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of his departure for the backpacking trip .Hizo sus maletas en anticipación a su **partida** para el viaje de mochilero.
destination
[Sustantivo]

the place where someone or something is headed

destino

destino

Ex: The train departed from New York City , with Chicago as its final destination.El tren salió de la ciudad de Nueva York, con Chicago como su **destino** final.
journey
[Sustantivo]

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

viaje

viaje

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .El **viaje** a la cima de la montaña puso a prueba su resistencia física y su resiliencia mental.
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: The one-way ticket for the express bus was more expensive , but saved time .El **billete de ida** para el autobús expreso era más caro, pero ahorraba tiempo.
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: He misplaced his return ticket and had to buy another one .Extravió su **boleto de ida y vuelta** y tuvo que comprar otro.
passenger
[Sustantivo]

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

pasajero

pasajero

Ex: The passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .El **pasajero** en el crucero disfrutó de una vista del océano desde su cabina.
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: Safety gear, like helmets and knee pads, is important for rollerblading.El equipo de seguridad, como cascos y rodilleras, es importante para el **patinaje en línea**.
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: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Ella planeó sus recados alrededor de **la hora pico** para evitar quedar atrapada en el tráfico.
traffic
[Sustantivo]

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

tráfico

tráfico

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .El **tráfico** en el metro era inusualmente ligero temprano en la mañana.
bicycle
[Sustantivo]

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

bicicleta

bicicleta

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .Están comprando una nueva **bicicleta** para el cumpleaños de su hija.
bus
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobús, bus

autobús, bus

Ex: The bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .El **autobús** estaba lleno, así que tuve que estar de pie durante todo el viaje.
car
[Sustantivo]

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

coche, carro

coche, carro

Ex: We are going on a road trip and renting a car.Nos vamos de viaje por carretera y alquilamos un **coche**.
to drive
[Verbo]

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

conducir

conducir

Ex: Please be careful and drive within the speed limit .Por favor, tenga cuidado y **conduzca** dentro del límite de velocidad.
tram
[Sustantivo]

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

tranvía

tranvía

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .El **tranvía** se detuvo en cada estación designada, permitiendo a los pasajeros subir y bajar eficientemente.
garage
[Sustantivo]

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

garaje

garaje

Ex: The garage door is automated, making it easy for them to enter and exit without getting out of the car.La puerta del **garaje** está automatizada, lo que facilita su entrada y salida sin tener que bajarse del coche.
motorbike
[Sustantivo]

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

motocicleta, moto

motocicleta, moto

Ex: They decided to take a road trip on their motorbike, stopping at different towns along the way to explore .Decidieron hacer un viaje por carretera en su **motocicleta**, parando en diferentes pueblos por el camino para explorar.
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: As the family reached the amusement park , they began looking for a suitable place to park their minivan .Cuando la familia llegó al parque de atracciones, comenzaron a buscar un lugar adecuado para **aparcar** su monovolumen.
taxi
[Sustantivo]

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

taxi

taxi

Ex: The taxi dropped me off at the entrance of the restaurant .El **taxi** me dejó en la entrada del restaurante.
to book
[Verbo]

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

reservar

reservar

Ex: We should book our seats for the movie premiere as soon as possible to avoid missing out .Deberíamos **reservar** nuestros asientos para el estreno de la película lo antes posible para no perderlos.
direct
[Adjetivo]

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

directo, inmediato

directo, inmediato

Ex: A direct phone line connects the office to emergency services .Una línea telefónica **directa** conecta la oficina con los servicios de emergencia.
first class
[Sustantivo]

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

primera clase

primera clase

Ex: The airline 's first class passengers were served gourmet meals and complimentary drinks .Los pasajeros de **primera clase** de la aerolínea fueron servidos con comidas gourmet y bebidas gratuitas.
standard
[Adjetivo]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

estándar, común

estándar, común

Ex: The company only sells standard brands known for their reliability .La empresa solo vende marcas **estándar** conocidas por su fiabilidad.
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 train pulled into the platform, and the passengers began to board .El tren llegó al **andén**, y los pasajeros comenzaron a subir.
station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación

estación

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.La **estación** de tren está llena durante la hora punta.
underground
[Sustantivo]

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

metro, subterráneo

metro, subterráneo

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.La ciudad ha realizado inversiones significativas en la actualización de la infraestructura **subterránea** para mejorar la seguridad y el servicio.
metro
[Sustantivo]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

metro

metro

Ex: The Paris Metro is one of the oldest and most extensive underground systems in the world.El **metro** de París es uno de los sistemas subterráneos más antiguos y extensos del mundo.
boat
[Sustantivo]

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

bote

bote

Ex: We went fishing in a small boat on the calm lake.Fuimos a pescar en un pequeño **barco** en el lago tranquilo.
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: They often jet ski together on the lake, racing each other to the finish line.A menudo hacen **jet ski** juntos en el lago, compitiendo hasta la línea de meta.
aircraft
[Sustantivo]

any flying vehicle

avión

avión

Ex: The aircraft's wings glinted in the sunlight as it prepared for takeoff .Las alas de la **aeronave** brillaban bajo el sol mientras se preparaba para despegar.
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: She arrived at the airport two hours before her flight .Ella llegó al **aeropuerto** dos horas antes de su vuelo.
long-haul
[Adjetivo]

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

de larga distancia

de larga distancia

Ex: Long-haul buses provide an affordable option for travelers crossing the country without flying.Los autobuses **de larga distancia** ofrecen una opción asequible para los viajeros que cruzan el país sin volar.
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .El **vuelo** a través del Atlántico duró aproximadamente siete horas.
plane
[Sustantivo]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

avión

avión

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .El **avión** aterrizó suavemente en el aeropuerto después de un largo vuelo.
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: Animal rights activists protest against bullfights due to concerns about animal cruelty .Los activistas por los derechos de los animales protestan contra las **corridas de toros** debido a preocupaciones sobre la crueldad animal.
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: Before bungee jumping, it 's crucial to check all the equipment and safety measures .Antes de hacer **puenting**, es crucial verificar todo el equipo y las medidas de seguridad.
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
[Verbo]

to go across or to the other side of something

cruzar

cruzar

Ex: The cat crossed the road and disappeared into the bushes .El gato **cruzó** la carretera y desapareció en los arbustos.
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Mira las nubes; los aviones deben **volar** a través de ellas todo el tiempo.
camel
[Sustantivo]

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

camello

camello

Ex: The guide explained how camels have adapted to harsh desert conditions .El guía explicó cómo los **camellos** se han adaptado a las duras condiciones del desierto.
cruise
[Sustantivo]

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

crucero

crucero

Ex: The cruise director organized daily activities and events to keep passengers entertained during the transatlantic crossing .El director de la **crucero** organizó actividades y eventos diarios para mantener entretenidos a los pasajeros durante el cruce transatlántico.
hike
[Sustantivo]

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

caminata, excursión

caminata, excursión

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: She fulfilled her dream of flying in a hot-air balloon during her vacation .Ella cumplió su sueño de volar en un **globo aerostático** durante sus vacaciones.
to climb
[Verbo]

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

escalar

escalar

Ex: The mountain guide encouraged the team to climb together , emphasizing the importance of teamwork .El guía de montaña animó al equipo a **escalar** juntos, enfatizando la importancia del trabajo en equipo.
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: A rock concert can last for several hours , depending on the band 's setlist .Un **concierto de rock** puede durar varias horas, dependiendo de la lista de canciones de la banda.
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: After a few lessons in rowing, he became quite skilled .Después de algunas lecciones de **remo**, se volvió bastante hábil.
sailing
[Sustantivo]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

vela

Ex: They went sailing along the coast, marveling at the beautiful views and marine life.Se fueron **navegando** a lo largo de la costa, maravillándose con las hermosas vistas y la vida marina.
skateboarding
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

hacer skateboard

hacer skateboard

Ex: Skateboarding involves riding a board with wheels attached, performing various tricks and maneuvers.El **skateboarding** implica montar una tabla con ruedas, realizando varios trucos y maniobras.
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