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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 1 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "optimista", "conocido", "entusiasta", etc.

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acquaintance
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

en la misma onda, pensar igual

en la misma onda, pensar igual

Ex: During the brainstorming session, the team members quickly realized they were on the same wavelength, generating innovative ideas seamlessly. 
boss
boss
[Sustantivo]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

jefe

jefe

Ex: I'll have to check with my boss before I can confirm. 
classmate
classmate
[Sustantivo]

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

compañero de clase

compañero de clase

Ex: At the class reunion, old classmates reminisced about their shared experiences and achievements. 
colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach. 
company
company
[Sustantivo]

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

compañía, presencia

compañía, presencia

Ex: I appreciate your company during these quiet evenings. 
ex
ex
[Sustantivo]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex

ex

Ex: My ex and I are on good terms and remain friends after our breakup. 
to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

pelearse

pelearse

Ex: After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other. 
in-law
in-law
[Sustantivo]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

pariente político

pariente político

Ex: His in-laws are visiting for the holidays. 
to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: I want to get to know my new neighbors better. 
in common
in common
[Adverbio]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

en común, en conjunto

en común, en conjunto

Ex: They have a lot in common despite coming from different backgrounds. 
row
row
[Sustantivo]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

pelea, bronca

pelea, bronca

Ex: The media covered the ongoing row between the celebrities extensively. 
sense of humor

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

sentido del humor, humor

sentido del humor, humor

Ex: I like her because she has a great sense of humor. 
to [lose] touch

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

dejar de estar en contacto, perder el contacto

dejar de estar en contacto, perder el contacto

Ex: I used to be close friends with her, but we've gradually lost touch over the years. 
to [lose] {one's} temper

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: He lost his temper when the meeting ran longer than expected. 
to [see] red
to see red
[Frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

ver rojo, enfurecerse de repente

ver rojo, enfurecerse de repente

Ex: He saw red when he found out someone had tampered with his project. 
stepmother
stepmother
[Sustantivo]

the woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

madrastra

madrastra

Ex: She got along well with her stepmother. 
stranger
stranger
[Sustantivo]

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

extraño, desconocido

extraño, desconocido

Ex: Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. 
teammate
teammate
[Sustantivo]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

compañero de equipo, colega

compañero de equipo, colega

Ex: She passed the ball to her teammate. 
to belong to

to be a member or part of a particular group or organization

pertenecer a, formar parte de

pertenecer a, formar parte de

Ex: Can you believe he used to belong to a rock band during college? 
fluent
fluent
[Adjetivo]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

fluido, dominado

fluido, dominado

Ex: Maria is fluent in Italian after living in Rome for two years. 
keen
keen
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

agudo, sagaz

agudo, sagaz

Ex: The keen student quickly understood the complex mathematical problem. 
to spend
to spend
[Verbo]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

gastar

gastar

Ex: She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season. 
interested
interested
[Adjetivo]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interesado

interesado

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French. 
to worry
to worry
[Verbo]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

preocuparse

preocuparse

Ex: She tends to worry about upcoming exams. 
dependable
dependable
[Adjetivo]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

fiable

fiable

Ex: She's dependable, always coming through when needed and proving to be trustworthy in all situations. 
encouraging
encouraging
[Adjetivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

alentador

alentador

Ex: The coach's encouraging words helped the team stay focused after their loss. 
generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

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

generoso

generoso

Ex: She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need. 
kindhearted
kindhearted
[Adjetivo]

naturally caring, empathetic, and inclined to act with kindness and generosity toward others

bondadoso, de buen corazón

bondadoso, de buen corazón

jealous
jealous
[Adjetivo]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

celoso

celoso

Ex: Don't be jealous of his success, you can achieve great things too. 
mean
mean
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

malo, mezquino

malo, mezquino

Ex: The mean girl spread rumors about her classmates to make herself feel superior. 
pleasant
pleasant
[Adjetivo]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

agradable

agradable

Ex: Reading a good book on a rainy day is one of life's pleasant experiences. 
selfish
selfish
[Adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others. 
sulky
sulky
[Adjetivo]

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: He gave a sulky reply and crossed his arms. 
upbeat
upbeat
[Adjetivo]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

optimista

optimista

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained upbeat about the project's success. 
to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar, educar

criar, educar

Ex: The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren. 
to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: After a short break, they carried on with the meeting. 
to get on
to get on
[Verbo]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

llevarse bien, tener buena relación

llevarse bien, tener buena relación

Ex: She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work. 
to grow up
to grow up
[Verbo]

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

crecer

crecer

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

admirar, tener respeto por

admirar, tener respeto por

Ex: She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom. 
to take after

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

salir a, parecerse a

salir a, parecerse a

Ex: The little girl strongly takes after her mother. 
to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

regañar, reprender

regañar, reprender

Ex: She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her. 
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