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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 1 - Referencia

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - Referencia del libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "optimista", "conocido", "interesado", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: It 's always nice to acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .

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 boss of a successful tech company .
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 classmates to foster a supportive learning community .
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: I often seek advice from colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .
company
[Sustantivo]

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

compañía, convivencia

compañía, convivencia

Ex: I put on a podcast for company during my walk .
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 exes.

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 fall out and go their separate ways .
in-law
[Sustantivo]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

pariente político

pariente político

Ex: She introduced in-laws to her parents .

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, en compartido

en común, en compartido

Ex: The students found they had a passion for in common.
row
[Sustantivo]

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

pelea, bronca

pelea, bronca

Ex: The familyrow over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .

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 to 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 stepmother as a caring and loving figure .
stranger
[Sustantivo]

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

forastero, desconocido

forastero, desconocido

Ex: The stray cat was stranger to the neighborhood .
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, compañera de equipo

compañero de equipo, compañera de equipo

Ex: teammates celebrated their victory together .

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

pertenecer a, ser parte de

pertenecer a, ser parte de

Ex: Despite different backgrounds , they belong to the same sports team .
fluent
[Adjetivo]

capable of using a language easily and properly

con fluidez, con soltura

con fluidez, con soltura

Ex: They hired fluent interpreter to help with the negotiations .
keen
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

agudo, sagaz

agudo, sagaz

Ex: keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .
to spend
[Verbo]

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

gastar

gastar

Ex: She does n’t like spend money on things she does n’t need .
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 interested in the magician 's tricks .
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.
dependable
[Adjetivo]

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

fiable

fiable

Ex: dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .
encouraging
[Adjetivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

alentador

alentador

Ex: encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .
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 generous offer to pay for the repairs .
kindhearted
[Adjetivo]

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

bondadoso, generoso

bondadoso, generoso

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 jealous.
mean
[Adjetivo]

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

malo, mezquino

malo, mezquino

Ex: mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .
pleasant
[Adjetivo]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

agradable

agradable

Ex: The sound of birds singing in the morning is pleasant way to start the day .
selfish
[Adjetivo]

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

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .
sulky
[Adjetivo]

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

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: She walked away with sulky expression .
upbeat
[Adjetivo]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

optimista

optimista

Ex: She approached challenges with upbeat attitude , seeing them as opportunities for growth .

to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar, educar

criar, educar

Ex: It 's essential bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: The teacher asked the students carry on with the experiment during the next class .
to get on
[Verbo]

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

llevarse bien, tener una buena relación

llevarse bien, tener una buena relación

Ex: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.
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.

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .

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

admirar a, respetar a

admirar a, respetar a

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.

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 takes after his older brother in fashion sense .

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

reñir, reprender

reñir, reprender

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.
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