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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
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .Siempre es agradable ponerse al día con **conocidos** en reuniones sociales y escuchar sobre sus experiencias recientes.

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

Ex: In the business meeting , the executives found it easy to make decisions as they on the same wavelength regarding the company 's vision and objectives .
boss
[Sustantivo]

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

jefe

jefe

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .Ella es la **jefa** de una exitosa empresa de tecnología.
classmate
[Sustantivo]

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

compañero de clase

compañero de clase

Ex: The teacher encouraged collaboration among classmates to foster a supportive learning community .El profesor fomentó la colaboración entre **compañeros de clase** para promover una comunidad de aprendizaje solidaria.
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .A menudo busco consejo en mi **colega**, que tiene años de experiencia en la industria y siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.
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 put on a podcast for some company during my walk .Puse un podcast para algo de **compañía** durante mi caminata.
ex
[Sustantivo]

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

ex

ex

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be amicable exes.A pesar de estar divorciados, ambos asistieron a la graduación de su hija, mostrando que todavía podían ser **ex** amistosos.

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

pelearse

pelearse

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .A pesar de su larga amistad, una serie de desacuerdos les hizo **enfriarse** y seguir caminos separados.
in-law
[Sustantivo]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

pariente político

pariente político

Ex: She introduced her in-laws to her parents .Ella presentó a sus **suegros** a sus padres.

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

Ex: He joined the club get to know more people with similar interests .
in common
[Adverbio]

having something shared or mutually owned by two or more people or groups

en común, mutuamente

en común, mutuamente

Ex: The students found they had a passion for science in common.Los estudiantes descubrieron que tenían una pasión por la ciencia **en común**.
row
[Sustantivo]

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

pelea, bronca

pelea, bronca

Ex: The family ’s row over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .La **disputa** familiar por la herencia condujo a una prolongada y amarga batalla legal.

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

Ex: He uses sense of humor to connect with people and make them feel comfortable .

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: The rapid pace of technology can make it easy lose touch with the latest developments in your field if you 're not careful .

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: He tends lose his temper when things do n’t go according to plan .
to see red
[Frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .
stepmother
[Sustantivo]

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

madrastra

madrastra

Ex: The movie portrayed the stepmother as a caring and loving figure .La película retrató a la **madrastra** como una figura cariñosa y amorosa.
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: The stray cat was a stranger to the neighborhood .El gato callejero era un **extraño** en el vecindario.
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: The teammates celebrated their victory together .Los **compañeros de equipo** celebraron su victoria juntos.

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

pertenecer a, formar parte de

pertenecer a, formar parte de

Ex: Despite different backgrounds , they all belong to the same sports team .A pesar de sus diferentes orígenes, todos **pertenecen** al mismo equipo deportivo.
fluent
[Adjetivo]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

Ex: Being fluent in German helped him get a job abroad.
keen
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

agudo, sagaz

agudo, sagaz

Ex: The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .El aprendiz **agudo** absorbió las técnicas del oficio con una velocidad notable.
to spend
[Verbo]

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

gastar

gastar

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .A ella no le gusta **gastar** dinero en cosas que no necesita.
interested
[Adjetivo]

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

interesado

interesado

Ex: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .Los niños estaban muy **interesados** en los trucos del mago.
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: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.La lluvia constante la hizo **preocuparse** por la ceremonia de boda al aire libre.
dependable
[Adjetivo]

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

fiable

fiable

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .El profesor **confiable** brinda apoyo y orientación constantes a los estudiantes.
encouraging
[Adjetivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

alentador

alentador

Ex: An encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .Una carta **alentadora** de su mentor le dio la fuerza para seguir adelante.
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.
kindhearted
[Adjetivo]

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

bondadoso, de buen corazón

bondadoso, de buen corazón

jealous
[Adjetivo]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

celoso

celoso

Ex: When his coworker got a raise , he could n't help but feel jealous.Cuando su compañero de trabajo recibió un aumento, no pudo evitar sentirse **celoso**.
mean
[Adjetivo]

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

malo, mezquino

malo, mezquino

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .El vecino **malo** se quejó de asuntos triviales solo para causar problemas.
pleasant
[Adjetivo]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

agradable

agradable

Ex: The sound of birds singing in the morning is a pleasant way to start the day .El sonido de los pájaros cantando por la mañana es una forma **agradable** de empezar el día.
selfish
[Adjetivo]

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

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .El político **egoísta** priorizó su propia agenda sobre las necesidades de sus electores.
sulky
[Adjetivo]

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

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: She walked away with a sulky expression .Ella se alejó con una expresión **malhumorada**.
upbeat
[Adjetivo]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

optimista

optimista

Ex: She approached challenges with an upbeat attitude , seeing them as opportunities for growth .Ella abordaba los desafíos con una actitud **optimista**, viéndolos como oportunidades para crecer.

to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar, educar

criar, educar

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .Es esencial **criar** a un niño en un entorno que fomente tanto el aprendizaje como la creatividad.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que **continuaran** con el experimento durante la próxima clase.
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: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.Han estado tratando de **llevarse bien** con sus suegros y construir una conexión familiar fuerte.
to grow up
[Verbo]

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

crecer

crecer

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.Cuando **crezca**, quiero ser músico.

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .La empresa **cuida** de sus empleados proporcionándoles un entorno de trabajo seguro y saludable.

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

admirar, tener respeto por

admirar, tener respeto por

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.Ella admira y **mira con respeto a** su abuela por su amabilidad y resiliencia.

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 teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense .El adolescente **se parece a** su hermano mayor en cuanto al sentido de la moda.

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

regañar, reprender

regañar, reprender

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.No puedo creer que me **regañara** delante de todos.
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