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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 7 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "formal", "ratón de biblioteca", "revisar", etc.

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academic
academic
[Adjetivo]

related to education, particularly higher education

académico

académico

Ex: Academic institutions offer a variety of courses and programs designed to provide students with a comprehensive education. 

Las instituciones académicas ofrecen una variedad de cursos y programas diseñados para proporcionar a los estudiantes una educación integral.

formal
formal
[Adjetivo]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

formal

formal

Ex: The conference had a formal atmosphere with everyone dressed in suits. 

La conferencia tenía un ambiente formal con todos vestidos con trajes.

continuous
continuous
[Adjetivo]

happening without a pause or break

continuo

continuo

Ex: The company's continuous growth over the past decade has made it a market leader. 

El crecimiento continuo de la empresa durante la última década la ha convertido en líder del mercado.

degree
degree
[Sustantivo]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

título

título

Ex: Many employers require candidates to have at least a bachelor's degree in their field of expertise. 

Muchos empleadores requieren que los candidatos tengan al menos un título de licenciatura en su campo de experiencia.

exam
exam
[Sustantivo]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

examen

examen

Ex: The biology exam covers topics like genetics, cells, and ecology. 

El examen de biología cubre temas como genética, células y ecología.

course
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees. 

La empresa proporcionó un curso de capacitación para todos los nuevos empleados.

research
research
[Sustantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

investigación

investigación

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference. 

El profesor presentó los hallazgos de su investigación en una conferencia internacional.

subject
subject
[Sustantivo]

a branch or an area of knowledge that we study at a school, college, or university

asignatura

asignatura

Ex: In high school, I found chemistry to be a challenging subject, but I persevered and improved my grades. 

En la escuela secundaria, encontré que la química era una asignatura desafiante, pero perseveré y mejoré mis calificaciones.

to fail
to fail
[Verbo]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

fallar, fracasar

fallar, fracasar

Ex: He worked hard, but in the end, he failed. 

Trabajó duro, pero al final, fracasó.

mark
mark
[Sustantivo]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how good a student's performance is; a point given for a correct answer in an exam or competition

nota, punto

nota, punto

Ex: His final mark in the class was an A. 

Su nota final en la clase fue una A.

lecture
lecture
[Sustantivo]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

conferencia, clase magistral

conferencia, clase magistral

Ex: The lecture was held in the university’s main auditorium. 

La conferencia se llevó a cabo en el auditorio principal de la universidad.

to graduate

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

graduarse

graduarse

Ex: They are excited to graduate and move on to the next phase of their lives. 

Están emocionados de graduarse y pasar a la siguiente fase de sus vidas.

mistake
mistake
[Sustantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

error

error

Ex: It's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others. 

Es importante asumir la responsabilidad de tus errores en lugar de culpar a otros.

progress
progress
[Sustantivo]

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

progreso

progreso

Ex: The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion has led to progress in creating a more equitable workplace. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la diversidad y la inclusión ha llevado a un progreso en la creación de un lugar de trabajo más equitativo.

note
note
[Sustantivo]

a short piece of writing that helps us remember something

nota

nota

Ex: Mark jotted down some notes during the lecture to review later. 

Mark anotó algunas notas durante la clase para revisarlas más tarde.

decision
decision
[Sustantivo]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

decisión

decisión

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities. 

Su decisión de mudarse a una nueva ciudad fue influenciada por su deseo de un nuevo comienzo y nuevas oportunidades.

suggestion
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: The professor encouraged students to share their suggestions for topics to cover in the course. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a compartir sus sugerencias para los temas a tratar en el curso.

to pass
to pass
[Verbo]

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

aprobar, pasar

aprobar, pasar

Ex: I'm not really expecting to pass first time. 

Realmente no espero aprobar la primera vez.

to revise
to revise
[Verbo]

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

revisar

revisar

Ex: The author decided to revise the manuscript based on the editor's suggestions. 

El autor decidió revisar el manuscrito basándose en las sugerencias del editor.

seminar
seminar
[Sustantivo]

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

seminario

seminario

Ex: The students were required to present their research findings at the seminar. 

Se requirió que los estudiantes presentaran sus hallazgos de investigación en el seminario.

distance education
distance education
[Sustantivo]

a learning system in which students and teachers do not attend classes instead use online or broadcast resources

aprendizaje a distancia

aprendizaje a distancia

Ex: She completed her degree through distance education, attending virtual classes and working at her own pace. 

Ella completó su título a través de la educación a distancia, asistiendo a clases virtuales y trabajando a su propio ritmo.

calm
calm
[Adjetivo]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

tranquilo, calmado

tranquilo, calmado

Ex: The calm expression on her face masked any inner turmoil she might have felt. 

La expresión tranquila en su rostro enmascaraba cualquier agitación interior que pudiera haber sentido.

clear
clear
[Adjetivo]

easy to understand

claro

claro

Ex: The map was clear, showing all the important landmarks and routes. 

El mapa era claro, mostrando todos los puntos de referencia y rutas importantes.

encouraging
encouraging
[Adjetivo]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

alentador

alentador

Ex: He received encouraging messages from friends while recovering in the hospital. 

Recibió mensajes alentadores de sus amigos mientras se recuperaba en el hospital.

frightening
frightening
[Adjetivo]

causing one to feel fear

alarmante, aterrador

alarmante, aterrador

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods. 

Fue una experiencia aterradora estar perdido en el bosque.

inspiring
inspiring
[Adjetivo]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirador

inspirador

Ex: The team's inspiring performance in the championship game left the crowd in awe. 

El rendimiento inspirador del equipo en el juego del campeonato dejó a la multitud asombrada.

interesting
interesting
[Adjetivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

interesante

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars. 

Mi vecino tiene una colección interesante de coches vintage.

knowledgeable
knowledgeable
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

informado

informado

Ex: She's quite knowledgeable about nutrition and can offer helpful advice on maintaining a healthy diet. 

Ella es muy conocedora sobre nutrición y puede ofrecer consejos útiles para mantener una dieta saludable.

patient
patient
[Adjetivo]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

paciente

paciente

Ex: Despite the delays, she remained patient during her commute, knowing that traffic was out of her control. 

A pesar de los retrasos, ella permaneció paciente durante su viaje, sabiendo que el tráfico estaba fuera de su control.

strict
strict
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) closely adhering to a specified set of rules and principles

estricto, riguroso

estricto, riguroso

Ex: Maria has been a strict vegetarian since childhood. 

Maria ha sido una vegetariana estricta desde la infancia.

understanding
understanding
[Adjetivo]

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

lógico y compasivo

lógico y compasivo

Ex: She has an understanding persona, which makes her a valuable person among her friends. 

Ella tiene una personalidad comprensiva, lo que la convierte en una persona valiosa entre sus amigos.

bookworm
bookworm
[Sustantivo]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

ratón de biblioteca, devorador de libros

ratón de biblioteca, devorador de libros

Ex: As a child, he was a quiet bookworm who preferred reading to playing outside. 

De niño, era un ratón de biblioteca tranquilo que prefería leer a jugar afuera.

crash course
crash course
[Sustantivo]

an intensive and brief period of study or training in a particular subject or skill

curso intensivo, curso acelerado

curso intensivo, curso acelerado

Ex: He needed a crash course in coding for his new job. 

Necesitaba un curso intensivo de programación para su nuevo trabajo.

to [throw] {oneself} into {sth}

to commit oneself fully to a particular task, project, or pursuit with enthusiasm, determination, and a willingness to take risks

Ex: The athlete threw himself into training for the competition. 
learning curve
learning curve
[Sustantivo]

the process of learning something new, especially when it takes time and effort

Ex: The course is designed to have a gradual learning curve. 
to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

echar una mano, ayudar un poco

echar una mano, ayudar un poco

Ex: If everyone lends a hand, we can finish before dinner. 

Si todos echamos una mano, acabamos antes de cenar.

clue
clue
[Sustantivo]

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

pista

pista

Ex: The cryptic message was the only clue they had to solve the puzzle. 

El mensaje críptico era la única pista que tenían para resolver el acertijo.

to [know] {sb/sth} inside out

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

conocer de arriba abajo, conocer al dedillo

conocer de arriba abajo, conocer al dedillo

Ex: Tom knows the software inside out and can fix almost any bug. 

Tom conoce el programa de arriba abajo y puede arreglar casi cualquier fallo.

by heart
by heart
[Frase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: The actor memorized his lines by heart. 
wild
wild
[Adjetivo]

lacking a basis in reason or fact and not supported by evidence or logic

irrazonable, fantasioso

irrazonable, fantasioso

to guess
to guess
[Verbo]

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

adivinar, estimar

adivinar, estimar

Ex: Without a map, we had to guess the way to the beach. 

Sin un mapa, tuvimos que adivinar el camino a la playa.

with flying colors

in a distinctive and very successful way

con gran éxito, con honores

con gran éxito, con honores

Ex: He came through the interview with flying colors. 

Superó la entrevista con gran éxito.

piece of cake

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

pan comido, facilísimo

pan comido, facilísimo

Ex: After the mountain route, this short walk felt like a piece of cake. 

Después de la ruta de montaña, esta caminata corta pareció facilísima.

practice makes perfect

used to imply that regular and persistent practice of a skill or activity is necessary in order to become proficient or skilled at it

Ex: When I started learning how to cook, my grandma told me that practice makes perfect, and encouraged me to keep trying different recipes. 
teacher's pet
teacher's pet
[Sustantivo]

someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

favorito del profesor, enchufado del profe

favorito del profesor, enchufado del profe

Ex: The other students disliked him because he was clearly the teacher's pet. 

A los otros estudiantes no les caía bien porque era claramente el favorito del profesor.

the deep end

a situation that is very difficult because one is not prepared to deal with it

una situación muy difícil, un buen aprieto

una situación muy difícil, un buen aprieto

Ex: The new nurse was in the deep end during her first night shift. 

La nueva enfermera se vio en una situación muy difícil durante su primer turno de noche.

to brush up

to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

refrescar la memoria

refrescar la memoria

Ex: Students often brush up on math concepts before final exams. 

Los estudiantes a menudo repasan los conceptos de matemáticas antes de los exámenes finales.

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 get down to

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

ponerse seriamente a, aplicarse a

ponerse seriamente a, aplicarse a

Ex: The team planned to get down to the details of the business proposal. 

El equipo planeó centrarse en los detalles de la propuesta de negocio.

to get through

to successfully complete a task

acabar

acabar

Ex: I have a stack of paperwork on my desk, and I need to get through it all today. 

Tengo una pila de papeleo en mi escritorio, y necesito terminarlo todo hoy.

to mess around

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity

perder el tiempo, holgazanear

perder el tiempo, holgazanear

Ex: Yesterday, we messed around at the park instead of finishing our project. 

Ayer, perdimos el tiempo en el parque en lugar de terminar nuestro proyecto.

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