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El libro Total English - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 4 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Pre-Intermediate, como "control", "miedo", "mental", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
to challenge

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

desafiar

desafiar

Ex: The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments. 

El profesor desafía a sus estudiantes con tareas que invitan a la reflexión.

goal
goal
[Sustantivo]

our purpose or desired result

meta, objetivo

meta, objetivo

Ex: The team's primary goal is to win the championship this season. 

El objetivo principal del equipo es ganar el campeonato esta temporada.

to control
to control
[Verbo]

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

controlar

controlar

Ex: As a parent, it's important to guide and control your child's behavior. 

Como padre, es importante guiar y controlar el comportamiento de su hijo.

fear
fear
[Sustantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

miedo

miedo

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams. 

El miedo al fracaso lo detuvo de perseguir sus sueños.

physical
physical
[Adjetivo]

related to the body rather than the mind

físico

físico

Ex: She enjoys participating in physical activities like swimming and hiking. 

A ella le gusta participar en actividades físicas como nadar y hacer senderismo.

mental
mental
[Adjetivo]

happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

mental

mental

Ex: He keeps a mental list of all the tasks he needs to complete. 

Él mantiene una lista mental de todas las tareas que necesita completar.

strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The team's unity and determination were their greatest strengths in winning the championship. 

La unidad y determinación del equipo fueron sus mayores fortalezas para ganar el campeonato.

to rely on
to rely on
[Verbo]

to have faith in someone or something

confiar en

confiar en

Ex: When going on a long journey, it's essential to rely on a well-maintained vehicle. 

Cuando se emprende un viaje largo, es esencial confiar en un vehículo bien mantenido.

to build
to build
[Verbo]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch. 

Estas cabañas están construidas con madera y paja.

shelter
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

refugio

refugio

Ex: Soldiers constructed a temporary shelter for the night. 

Los soldados construyeron un refugio temporal para la noche.

to achieve
to achieve
[Verbo]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

lograr

lograr

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges, the athlete's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship. 

A pesar de enfrentar numerosos desafíos, la determinación y el entrenamiento del atleta le permitieron lograr la victoria en el campeonato.

to cope
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

aguantar, afrontar

aguantar, afrontar

Ex: Employees cope with changes in the workplace by adapting to new procedures and technologies. 

Los empleados se enfrentan a los cambios en el lugar de trabajo adaptándose a nuevos procedimientos y tecnologías.

to push
to push
[Verbo]

to force someone to do something, particularly against their will

empujar, forzar

empujar, forzar

Ex: Despite her reservations, the manager pushed the team to work overtime to meet an ambitious deadline. 

A pesar de sus reservas, el gerente presionó al equipo para trabajar horas extras para cumplir con un plazo ambicioso.

survival
survival
[Sustantivo]

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

supervivencia, sobrevivencia

supervivencia, sobrevivencia

Ex: Survival in the wilderness requires knowledge of basic shelter and food sources. 

La supervivencia en la naturaleza requiere conocimiento de refugios básicos y fuentes de alimento.

wilderness
wilderness
[Sustantivo]

an area of land that has remained largely undisturbed by humans and their modern development

desierto, desierta

desierto, desierta

Ex: She enjoys hiking through the wilderness. 

A ella le gusta hacer senderismo a través de la naturaleza salvaje.

brave
brave
[Adjetivo]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

valiente, valeroso

valiente, valeroso

Ex: Despite the stormy weather, the brave sailor set out to rescue the stranded boaters. 

A pesar del clima tormentoso, el valiente marinero partió para rescatar a los navegantes varados.

confident
confident
[Adjetivo]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

seguro

seguro

Ex: She's a confident speaker, never nervous in front of a crowd. 

Ella es una oradora segura, nunca nerviosa frente a una multitud.

determined
determined
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

decidido

decidido

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship, training rigorously. 

El equipo estaba decidido a ganar el campeonato, entrenando rigurosamente.

fit
fit
[Adjetivo]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en forma

en forma

Ex: My grandfather is in his 70s, but he's still very fit and active. 

Mi abuelo tiene más de 70 años, pero todavía está muy en forma y activo.

funny
funny
[Adjetivo]

able to make people laugh

gracioso

gracioso

Ex: I read a funny comic strip in the newspaper this morning. 

Leí una tira cómica divertida en el periódico esta mañana.

generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: The host was incredibly generous, offering us plenty of food and drinks. 

El anfitrión fue increíblemente generoso, ofreciéndonos mucha comida y bebida.

intelligent
intelligent
[Adjetivo]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

inteligente

inteligente

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent; she can solve complex math problems easily. 

Mi hermana es increíblemente inteligente; puede resolver problemas matemáticos complejos con facilidad.

motivated
motivated
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

motivado

motivado

Ex: The team was highly motivated to win the championship, practicing tirelessly. 

El equipo estaba muy motivado para ganar el campeonato, practicando incansablemente.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

talented
talented
[Adjetivo]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentoso, con talento

talentoso, con talento

Ex: The team has several talented players this season. 

El equipo tiene varios jugadores talentosos esta temporada.

blanket
blanket
[Sustantivo]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

manta

manta

Ex: He pulled the heavy blanket over himself as he settled into the cozy armchair with a good book. 

Se colocó la manta pesada sobre sí mismo mientras se acomodaba en el cómodo sillón con un buen libro.

match
match
[Sustantivo]

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

cerilla, fósforo

cerilla, fósforo

Ex: Be careful not to drop a lit match near dry leaves. 

Ten cuidado de no dejar caer un fósforo encendido cerca de hojas secas.

candle
candle
[Sustantivo]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

vela, candela

vela, candela

Ex: The flickering candle cast dancing shadows on the wall as they enjoyed a romantic dinner. 

La vela parpadeante proyectaba sombras danzantes en la pared mientras disfrutaban de una cena romántica.

chocolate
chocolate
[Sustantivo]

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

chocolate, bombón

chocolate, bombón

Ex: Artisans prefer high-quality chocolate for truffles. 

Los artesanos prefieren chocolate de alta calidad para los trufles.

first-aid kit
first-aid kit
[Sustantivo]

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

botiquín de primeros auxilios, kit de primeros auxilios

botiquín de primeros auxilios, kit de primeros auxilios

Ex: They opened the first-aid kit to tend to the injured player on the field. 

Abrieron el botiquín de primeros auxilios para atender al jugador herido en el campo.

mirror
mirror
[Sustantivo]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

espejo

espejo

Ex: The bathroom mirror was foggy from the steam of the hot shower. 

El espejo del baño estaba empañado por el vapor de la ducha caliente.

penknife
penknife
[Sustantivo]

a small, foldable knife designed for general use, often carried in a pocket

navaja, cortaplumas

navaja, cortaplumas

Ex: The old penknife had a wooden handle. 

La vieja navaja tenía un mango de madera.

radio
radio
[Sustantivo]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

radio

Ex: They are dancing to the music on the radio. 

Están bailando con la música de la radio.

scissors
scissors
[Sustantivo]

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

tijera

tijera

Ex: The kitchen scissors were handy for cutting open packages and food packaging. 

Las tijeras de cocina eran útiles para cortar paquetes y envases de alimentos.

tent
tent
[Sustantivo]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tienda de campaña

tienda de campaña

Ex: Make sure the tent is securely anchored so it doesn't blow away. 

Asegúrate de que la tienda esté bien anclada para que no se vuele.

torch
torch
[Sustantivo]

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

antorcha, hacha

antorcha, hacha

Ex: The ancient ruins were illuminated by a burning torch. 

Las ruinas antiguas estaban iluminadas por una antorcha ardiente.

umbrella
umbrella
[Sustantivo]

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

paraguas

paraguas

Ex: Sarah used her colorful umbrella to shield herself from the sun. 

Sarah usó su paraguas colorido para protegerse del sol.

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