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El libro Total English - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 1 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Pre-Intermediate, como "siesta", "rutina", "perezoso", etc.

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usually
[Adverbio]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

normalmente

normalmente

Ex: We usually visit our grandparents during the holidays .**Normalmente** visitamos a nuestros abuelos durante las vacaciones.
sometimes
[Adverbio]

on some occasions but not always

a veces

a veces

Ex: We sometimes visit our relatives during the holidays .A veces visitamos a nuestros familiares durante las vacaciones.
hardly ever
[Adverbio]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

casi nunca, raramente

casi nunca, raramente

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work .**Casi nunca** se toma un día libre en el trabajo.
never
[Adverbio]

not at any point in time

nunca, jamás

nunca, jamás

Ex: This old clock never worked properly , not even when it was new .Este viejo reloj **nunca** funcionó correctamente, ni siquiera cuando era nuevo.
to believe
[Verbo]

to accept something to be true even without proof

creer

creer

Ex: You should n't believe everything you see on social media .No deberías **creer** todo lo que ves en las redes sociales.
to hate
[Verbo]

to really not like something or someone

odiar

odiar

Ex: They hate waiting in long lines at the grocery store .
to know
[Verbo]

to have some information about something

saber

saber

Ex: He knows how to play the piano .Él **sabe** tocar el piano.
to like
[Verbo]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

gustar

gustar

Ex: What kind of music do you like?¿Qué tipo de música te **gusta**?
to love
[Verbo]

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

querer

querer

Ex: They love their hometown and take pride in its history and traditions .Ellos **aman** su ciudad natal y se enorgullecen de su historia y tradiciones.
to need
[Verbo]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

necesitar

necesitar

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .La casa **necesita** ser limpiada antes de que lleguen los invitados.
to prefer
[Verbo]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

preferir

preferir

Ex: They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .Ellos **prefieren** caminar al trabajo en lugar de tomar el transporte público porque disfrutan del ejercicio.

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

recordar, acordarse de

recordar, acordarse de

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .Nos **recordamos** con cariño nuestros recuerdos de la infancia.

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

entender

entender

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times , I finally understand the concept .Después de leer la explicación varias veces, finalmente **entiendo** el concepto.
to want
[Verbo]

to wish to do or have something

querer

querer

Ex: What does she want for her birthday?¿Qué **quiere** ella para su cumpleaños?
routine
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

rutina, costumbre

rutina, costumbre

Ex: The child 's bedtime routine always starts with a story .La **rutina** de acostarse del niño siempre comienza con un cuento.
to chat
[Verbo]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

chatear

chatear

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .El grupo decidió **chatear** usando la nueva plataforma de mensajería.
exercise
[Sustantivo]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility .
lie-in
[Sustantivo]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

dormir hasta tarde, levantarse tarde

dormir hasta tarde, levantarse tarde

Ex: Holidays are the best time for a leisurely lie-in without feeling guilty .Las vacaciones son el mejor momento para un **levantarse tarde** relajado sin sentirse culpable.
nap
[Sustantivo]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

siesta, cabezada

siesta, cabezada

Ex: The couch in the office has become a popular spot for employees to take a quick nap during their lunch breaks .El sofá en la oficina se ha convertido en un lugar popular para que los empleados tomen una **siesta** rápida durante sus descansos para almorzar.
take-away
[Adjetivo]

(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

para llevar, para consumir fuera

para llevar, para consumir fuera

Ex: They sat in the park enjoying their take-away sandwiches .Se sentaron en el parque disfrutando de sus sándwiches **para llevar**.
bowling
[Sustantivo]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

bolos, boliche

bolos, boliche

Ex: He learned how to spin the ball while bowling.Aprendió a hacer girar la pelota mientras jugaba al **bolos**.
clubbing
[Sustantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

ir de discotecas

ir de discotecas

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.Fuimos **de fiesta** hasta la madrugada, bailando los últimos éxitos.
ice skating
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

patinaje sobre hielo

patinaje sobre hielo

Ex: Ice skating is a tradition in their family , with generations of relatives gathering to skate on frozen ponds and lakes .El **patinaje sobre hielo** es una tradición en su familia, con generaciones de parientes reuniéndose para patinar en estanques y lagos congelados.
concert
[Sustantivo]

a public performance by musicians or singers

concierto

concierto

Ex: The school is hosting a concert to showcase the students ' musical talents .La escuela está organizando un **concierto** para mostrar los talentos musicales de los estudiantes.
musical
[Sustantivo]

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

musical

musical

Ex: I was captivated by the emotional depth of the musical, as it beautifully conveyed the characters' struggles and triumphs through powerful performances.Me cautivó la profundidad emocional del **musical**, ya que transmitió bellamente las luchas y triunfos de los personajes a través de actuaciones poderosas.
exhibition
[Sustantivo]

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

exposición

exposición

Ex: The gallery hosted an exhibition of vintage posters from the early 20th century .La galería albergó una **exposición** de carteles vintage de principios del siglo XX.
cinema
[Sustantivo]

a building where films are shown

cine

cine

Ex: They 're building a new cinema in the city center .Están construyendo un nuevo **cine** en el centro de la ciudad.
theater
[Sustantivo]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

teatro

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.Tenemos entradas para el nuevo musical en el **teatro**.
boring
[Adjetivo]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .El programa de televisión era **aburrido**, así que cambié de canal.
busy
[Adjetivo]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

ocupado

ocupado

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .El organizador de eventos se volvió excepcionalmente **ocupado** coordinando la logística y asegurándose de que todo funcionara sin problemas.
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .Van a hacer un **emocionante** viaje por carretera a través del país el próximo verano.
fun
[Adjetivo]

providing entertainment or amusement

divertido, entretenido

divertido, entretenido

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .Montar en montañas rusas en el parque temático siempre es una experiencia **divertida**.
lazy
[Adjetivo]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

perezoso, vago

perezoso, vago

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .El estudiante **perezoso** faltó constantemente a clases y no completó las tareas a tiempo.
relaxing
[Adjetivo]

helping our body or mind rest

relajante

relajante

Ex: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was incredibly relaxing.El sonido de las olas rompiendo contra la orilla era increíblemente **relajante**.
stressful
[Adjetivo]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

estresante

estresante

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .La entrevista de trabajo fue una experiencia **estresante** para él.
unusual
[Adjetivo]

not commonly happening or done

inusual

inusual

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .El menú del restaurante presenta platos **inusuales** de todo el mundo.
at once
[Adverbio]

immediately or without delay

inmediatamente, de inmediato

inmediatamente, de inmediato

Ex: The system detected the error and corrected it at once.El sistema detectó el error y lo corrigió **de inmediato**.

in a manner where two or more things happen together

al mismo tiempo

al mismo tiempo

Ex: The two events happened at the same time on the schedule .Los dos eventos ocurrieron **al mismo tiempo** en el horario.

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: I ’m not at the moment, but I ’ll call you later .
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