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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 4 - Lección 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - Lección 1 del libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "encanto", "ilegalmente", "fingir", etc.

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charm
[Sustantivo]

a quality or trait that attracts others and creates a positive impression

encanto, atractivo

encanto, atractivo

to cheat
[Verbo]

to be sexually unfaithful to one's partner by engaging in romantic or intimate activities with someone else

traicionar, poner los cuernos

traicionar, poner los cuernos

Ex: Maintaining open communication is essential in preventing the temptation to cheat in a relationship .Mantener una comunicación abierta es esencial para prevenir la tentación de **engañar** en una relación.
consultant
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor

consultor

Ex: As a healthcare consultant, his role involved offering specialized advice to hospitals and medical institutions on improving patient care and optimizing operational workflows .Como **consultor** de atención médica, su función consistía en ofrecer asesoramiento especializado a hospitales e instituciones médicas para mejorar la atención al paciente y optimizar los flujos de trabajo operativos.
egotistical
[Adjetivo]

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

egocéntrico,  vanidoso

egocéntrico, vanidoso

Ex: His egotistical nature made it difficult for him to accept criticism .Su naturaleza **egocéntrica** le hacía difícil aceptar las críticas.
good-looking
[Adjetivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guapo

guapo

Ex: The new actor in the movie is very good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .El nuevo actor en la película es muy **guapo**, y muchas personas admiran su apariencia.
illegally
[Adverbio]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

ilegalmente

ilegalmente

Ex: She was caught illegally selling counterfeit products online .
mystery
[Sustantivo]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

misterio, enigma

misterio, enigma

Ex: The scientist is trying to solve the mystery of how the disease spreads .El científico está tratando de resolver el **misterio** de cómo se propaga la enfermedad.
to pretend
[Verbo]

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

fingir

fingir

Ex: The spy pretended to be a tourist while gathering information in a foreign country .El espía **fingió** ser un turista mientras recopilaba información en un país extranjero.
prison
[Sustantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisión, cárcel

prisión, cárcel

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ella escribió cartas a su familia desde la **prisión**, expresando su amor y anhelo por ellos.
trickster
[Sustantivo]

a person who engages in deceptive or dishonest behavior

embaucador, tramposo

embaucador, tramposo

Ex: Her reputation as a trickster made it difficult for people to trust her in serious matters .Su reputación de **tramposo** hacía difícil que la gente confiara en ella en asuntos serios.
to make up
[Verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar

inventar

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .El niño **inventó** una historia sobre su amigo imaginario.
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 end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

terminar

terminar

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Si seguimos discutiendo, **terminaremos** arruinando nuestra amistad.

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

alcanzar

alcanzar

Ex: Even with a slow beginning, the marathon runner increased her pace to catch up with the leaders.Incluso con un comienzo lento, la corredora de maratón aumentó su ritmo para **alcanzar** a los líderes.

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

terminar (una relación)

terminar (una relación)

Ex: He found it hard to break up with her , but he knew it was the right decision .Le resultó difícil **romper** con ella, pero sabía que era la decisión correcta.
to pick up
[Verbo]

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

Ex: Many immigrants pick up the local dialect just by conversing with neighbors .Muchos inmigrantes **adquieren** el dialecto local simplemente conversando con los vecinos.
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