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

desafiar

desafiar

Ex: By this time , they have challenged each other in numerous debates .Para este momento, se han **desafiado** mutuamente en numerosos debates.
goal
[Sustantivo]

our purpose or desired result

meta, objetivo

meta, objetivo

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .Establecer **objetivos** a corto plazo puede ayudar a desglosar tareas más grandes en pasos manejables.
to control
[Verbo]

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

controlar

controlar

Ex: Political leaders strive to control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .Los líderes políticos se esfuerzan por **controlar** las políticas que afectan el bienestar de los ciudadanos.
fear
[Sustantivo]

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

miedo

miedo

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .Su **miedo** a hablar en público lo llevó a evitar presentaciones y discursos.
physical
[Adjetivo]

related to the body rather than the mind

físico

físico

Ex: The physical therapist recommended specific exercises to improve mobility.El **fisioterapeuta** recomendó ejercicios específicos para mejorar la movilidad.
mental
[Adjetivo]

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

mental

mental

Ex: The game challenges players to use their mental faculties to overcome obstacles.El juego desafía a los jugadores a usar sus facultades **mentales** para superar obstáculos.
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The company 's financial strength enabled it to withstand economic downturns .La **fuerza** financiera de la empresa le permitió resistir las crisis económicas.
to rely on
[Verbo]

to have faith in someone or something

confiar en

confiar en

Ex: The team knew they could rely on their captain 's leadership during tough matches .El equipo sabía que podía **contar con** el liderazgo de su capitán durante los partidos difíciles.
to build
[Verbo]

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

construir

construir

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .El monumento histórico fue **construido** en el siglo XVIII.
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

refugio

refugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .Los soldados construyeron un **refugio** para descansar durante la noche.
to achieve
[Verbo]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

lograr

lograr

Ex: The student 's perseverance and late-night study sessions helped him achieve high scores on the challenging exams .La perseverancia del estudiante y sus sesiones de estudio nocturnas lo ayudaron a **lograr** puntajes altos en los exámenes desafiantes.
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

aguantar, afrontar

aguantar, afrontar

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .Las parejas pueden asistir a sesiones de consejería para **afrontar** las dificultades en la relación y mejorar la comunicación.
to push
[Verbo]

to force someone to do something, particularly against their will

empujar, forzar

empujar, forzar

Ex: Stop pushing me to take sides in your argument .Deja de **empujarme** a tomar partido en tu discusión.
survival
[Sustantivo]

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

supervivencia, sobrevivencia

supervivencia, sobrevivencia

Ex: The book tells a powerful story of survival against overwhelming odds .El libro cuenta una historia poderosa de **supervivencia** contra probabilidades abrumadoras.
wilderness
[Sustantivo]

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

desierto, desierta

desierto, desierta

Ex: They built a cabin in the middle of the wilderness.Construyeron una cabaña en medio de **la naturaleza salvaje**.
brave
[Adjetivo]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

valiente, valeroso

valiente, valeroso

Ex: The brave doctor performed the risky surgery with steady hands , saving the patient 's life .El **valiente** médico realizó la arriesgada cirugía con manos firmes, salvando la vida del paciente.
confident
[Adjetivo]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

seguro

seguro

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .La maestra estaba **segura** del progreso de sus alumnos.
determined
[Adjetivo]

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

decidido

decidido

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Su espíritu **determinado** inspiró a todos a su alrededor a trabajar más duro.
fit
[Adjetivo]

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

en forma

en forma

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's very fit.Ella sigue una dieta equilibrada, y su médico dice que está muy **en forma**.
funny
[Adjetivo]

able to make people laugh

gracioso

gracioso

Ex: The cartoon was so funny that I could n't stop laughing .La caricatura era tan **divertida** que no podía dejar de reír.
generous
[Adjetivo]

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

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Le agradecieron por la oferta **generosa** de pagar las reparaciones.
intelligent
[Adjetivo]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

inteligente

inteligente

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .Este es un dispositivo **inteligente** que aprende de tus patrones de uso.
motivated
[Adjetivo]

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

motivado

motivado

Ex: Despite setbacks , he remained motivated to pursue his dreams .A pesar de los contratiempos, se mantuvo **motivado** para perseguir sus sueños.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .El producto **fiable** tiene una reputación de durabilidad y rendimiento.
talented
[Adjetivo]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentoso, con talento

talentoso, con talento

Ex: The company is looking for talented engineers to join their team .La empresa está buscando ingenieros **talentosos** para unirse a su equipo.
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: The colorful quilted blanket added a touch of warmth and style to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .La manta acolchada de colores añadió un toque de calidez y estilo a la decoración por lo demás sencilla del dormitorio.
match
[Sustantivo]

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

cerilla, fósforo

cerilla, fósforo

Ex: She used a match to start the campfire in the woods .Ella usó una **cerilla** para encender la fogata en el bosque.
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 power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .El apagón nos obligó a depender de **velas** para iluminarnos durante la tormenta.
chocolate
[Sustantivo]

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

chocolate, bombón

chocolate, bombón

Ex: I love to indulge in a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.Me encanta deleitarme con un trozo de **chocolate** negro después de la cena.
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: She kept a first-aid kit in her car for emergencies .Ella guardaba un **botiquín de primeros auxilios** en su coche para emergencias.
mirror
[Sustantivo]

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

espejo

espejo

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Ella se aplicó maquillaje frente al **espejo** de aumento en el tocador.
penknife
[Sustantivo]

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

navaja, cortaplumas

navaja, cortaplumas

Ex: A penknife can be useful for outdoor activities .Una **navaja** puede ser útil para actividades al aire libre.
radio
[Sustantivo]

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

radio

radio

Ex: We enjoy listening to the radio during our road trips .Disfrutamos escuchar la **radio** durante nuestros viajes por carretera.
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 tailor used scissors to snip loose threads and adjust garment lengths .El sastre usó **tijeras** para cortar hilos sueltos y ajustar las longitudes de las prendas.
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: We slept in a tent during our camping trip .Dormimos en una **tienda** durante nuestro viaje de camping.
torch
[Sustantivo]

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

antorcha, hacha

antorcha, hacha

Ex: A torch burned at the entrance of the ancient temple .Una **antorcha** ardía en la entrada del antiguo templo.
umbrella
[Sustantivo]

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

paraguas

paraguas

Ex: When the sudden rain started , everyone rushed to open their umbrellas and find shelter .Cuando comenzó la lluvia repentina, todos se apresuraron a abrir sus **paraguas** y buscar refugio.
El libro Total English - Pre-intermedio
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