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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 4 - Referencia - Parte 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - Referencia - Parte 1 del libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "heredar", "abandonar", "sabiamente", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
to earn
to earn
[Verbo]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

ganar, obtener

ganar, obtener

Ex: Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online. 

Muchos artistas ganan su sustento vendiendo sus obras de arte en línea.

value
value
[Sustantivo]

the worth of something in money

valor

valor

Ex: The real estate agent emphasized the value of the property's location in determining its market price. 

El agente inmobiliario enfatizó el valor de la ubicación de la propiedad al determinar su precio de mercado.

to spare
to spare
[Verbo]

to use time or resources in a careful and frugal way, avoiding waste

ahorrar, economizar

ahorrar, economizar

Ex: Despite the extravagant vacation options available, she spares by opting for budget-friendly accommodations. 

A pesar de las opciones de vacaciones extravagantes disponibles, ella ahorra al optar por alojamientos económicos.

to inherit
to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

heredar

heredar

Ex: The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents' death. 

La casa familiar fue heredada por el hijo menor después de la muerte de los padres.

to invest
to invest
[Verbo]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

invertir

invertir

Ex: Last year, they invested in a startup that later became highly successful. 

El año pasado, invirtieron en una startup que luego se volvió muy exitosa.

worth
worth
[Sustantivo]

the amount of something that equals a certain value or is enough to last for a set period of time

valor, cantidad

valor, cantidad

Ex: She brought a month's worth of clothing for the trip. 

Ella trajo ropa para un valor de un mes para el viaje.

to lend
to lend
[Verbo]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

prestar, dejar

prestar, dejar

Ex: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period. 

La biblioteca está encantada de prestar libros a sus miembros por un período determinado.

to steal
to steal
[Verbo]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

robar

robar

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month. 

El ladrón ha robado varios coches en el último mes.

wisely
wisely
[Adverbio]

in a manner that reflects intelligence, good judgment, and experience

sabiamente

sabiamente

Ex: He smiled wisely and remained silent during the argument. 

Sonrió sabiamente y permaneció en silencio durante la discusión.

to waste
to waste
[Verbo]

to use something without care or more than needed

malgastar

malgastar

Ex: Instead of recycling, he chose to waste paper by throwing it in the regular trash. 

En lugar de reciclar, eligió desperdiciar papel tirándolo a la basura normal.

to break up

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

terminar (una relación)

terminar (una relación)

Ex: She had to break up with him because they wanted different things. 

Ella tuvo que romper con él porque querían cosas diferentes.

to catch up

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

alcanzar

alcanzar

Ex: The late start didn't deter her; she ran faster to catch up with the rest of the group. 

El comienzo tardío no la disuadió; corrió más rápido para alcanzar al resto del grupo.

to drop out

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

dejar

dejar

Ex: Some students may choose to drop out if they find that their chosen course is not aligned with their interests. 

Algunos estudiantes pueden optar por abandonar si descubren que el curso que eligieron no está alineado con sus intereses.

to end up
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: After several detours, we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about. 

Después de varios desvíos, terminamos en la hermosa playa escondida de la que habíamos oído hablar.

to grow up
to grow up
[Verbo]

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

crecer

crecer

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house. 

Ella creció con sus primos en la misma casa.

to make up
to make up
[Verbo]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventar

inventar

Ex: The politician made up excuses to avoid answering the reporter's questions. 

El político inventó excusas para evitar responder a las preguntas del reportero.

to pick up
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: She never took a painting class but picked up the skill from watching online tutorials. 

Ella nunca tomó una clase de pintura pero adquirió la habilidad viendo tutoriales en línea.

to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

Ex: Despite a busy schedule, he manages to work out regularly to maintain his fitness levels. 

A pesar de una agenda ocupada, logra entrenar regularmente para mantener sus niveles de condición física.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjetivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambicioso

ambicioso

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student, always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities. 

María es una estudiante ambiciosa, que siempre aspira a las mejores calificaciones y participa en numerosas actividades extracurriculares.

charming
charming
[Adjetivo]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

encantador

encantador

Ex: The actress had a charming presence on screen, with a magnetic charisma that drew audiences in. 
confident
confident
[Adjetivo]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

seguro

seguro

Ex: She's a confident speaker, never nervous in front of a crowd. 

Ella es una oradora segura, nunca nerviosa frente a una multitud.

determined
determined
[Adjetivo]

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

decidido

decidido

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship, training rigorously. 

El equipo estaba decidido a ganar el campeonato, entrenando rigurosamente.

egotistical
egotistical
[Adjetivo]

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

egocéntrico,  vanidoso

egocéntrico, vanidoso

Ex: People avoided him because of his egotistical personality. 

La gente lo evitaba debido a su personalidad egocéntrica.

extravagant
extravagant
[Adjetivo]

making exaggerated or overly ambitious claims, promises, or statements that are often not grounded in reality

extravagante

extravagante

Ex: If he continues with such extravagant plans, the project may face significant setbacks. 

Si continúa con planes tan extravagantes, el proyecto puede enfrentar contratiempos significativos.

flexible
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule, accommodating others’ needs. 

Es conocido por ser flexible con su horario, adaptándose a las necesidades de los demás.

generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

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

generoso

generoso

Ex: The host was incredibly generous, offering us plenty of food and drinks. 

El anfitrión fue increíblemente generoso, ofreciéndonos mucha comida y bebida.

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: He has no sense of humor and takes every joke personally. 

No tiene sentido del humor y se toma cada broma como algo personal.

strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

a positive quality or attribute that enhances or enriches the overall value or effectiveness of a person or thing

fuerza, virtud

fuerza, virtud

weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

a flaw, defect, or vulnerable point in something or someone

debilidad, punto débil

debilidad, punto débil

Ex: The report highlighted weaknesses in the project plan. 

El informe destacó las debilidades en el plan del proyecto.

to say
to say
[Verbo]

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

decir

decir

Ex: She said she loved the gift I gave her. 

Ella dijo que le encantaba el regalo que le di.

to tell
to tell
[Verbo]

to use words and give someone information

contar

contar

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town. 

Ella contó a su amiga sobre el nuevo restaurante en la ciudad.

travel
travel
[Sustantivo]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

viaje

viaje

Ex: He spends a lot of his work time on travel between cities. 

Pasa gran parte de su tiempo de trabajo en viajes entre ciudades.

trip
trip
[Sustantivo]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

viaje, excursión

viaje, excursión

Ex: They decided to take a day trip to explore the nearby national park. 

Decidieron hacer un viaje de un día para explorar el parque nacional cercano.

work
work
[Sustantivo]

something that we do regularly to earn money

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: Sarah's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week. 

El trabajo de Sarah como enfermera la mantiene ocupada toda la semana.

job
job
[Sustantivo]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: His dream job is to become a firefighter. 

Su trabajo soñado es convertirse en bombero.

mean
mean
[Adjetivo]

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

malo, mezquino

malo, mezquino

Ex: The mean boss berated employees for minor mistakes, creating a toxic work environment. 

El jefe malo reprendió a los empleados por errores menores, creando un ambiente de trabajo tóxico.

to run out
to run out
[Verbo]

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

quedarse sin, agotar

quedarse sin, agotar

Ex: The store ran out of hand sanitizer during the pandemic. 

La tienda se quedó sin desinfectante de manos durante la pandemia.

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