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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
[Adjetivo]

related to education, particularly higher education

académico

académico

Ex: Writing an academic essay involves synthesizing information from multiple sources and presenting a coherent argument .Escribir un ensayo **académico** implica sintetizar información de múltiples fuentes y presentar un argumento coherente.
formal
[Adjetivo]

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

formal

formal

Ex: The students had to follow a formal process to apply for a scholarship .Los estudiantes tuvieron que seguir un proceso **formal** para solicitar una beca.
continuous
[Adjetivo]

happening without a pause or break

continuo

continuo

Ex: His continuous effort to improve was evident in his work .Su esfuerzo **continuo** por mejorar era evidente en su trabajo.
degree
[Sustantivo]

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

título

título

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Para ingresar al campo médico, primero debes obtener un **título** médico.
exam
[Sustantivo]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

examen

examen

Ex: The students received their exam results and were happy to see their improvements .Los estudiantes recibieron sus resultados del **examen** y estaban felices de ver sus mejoras.
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .La universidad ofrece un **curso** de programación informática para principiantes.
research
[Sustantivo]

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

investigación

investigación

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .La **investigación** del equipo sobre el comportamiento del consumidor guió su estrategia de marketing para el nuevo producto.
subject
[Sustantivo]

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

asignatura

asignatura

Ex: Physics is a fascinating subject that explains the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of matter and energy .La física es un **tema** fascinante que explica las leyes fundamentales de la naturaleza y el comportamiento de la materia y la energía.
to fail
[Verbo]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

fallar, fracasar

fallar, fracasar

Ex: Her proposal failed despite being well-prepared .Su propuesta **fracasó** a pesar de estar bien preparada.
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: The student was proud of the marks he earned in the competition .El estudiante estaba orgulloso de las **calificaciones** que obtuvo en la competencia.
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 series includes weekly lectures on art and culture .La serie incluye **conferencias** semanales sobre arte y cultura.

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

graduarse

graduarse

Ex: He graduated at the top of his class in law school .Se **graduó** en la cima de su clase en la facultad de derecho.
mistake
[Sustantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

error

error

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Una cultura que fomenta la asunción de riesgos y el aprendizaje de los **errores** promueve la innovación y la creatividad.
progress
[Sustantivo]

a state of constant increase in quality or quantity

progreso

progreso

note
[Sustantivo]

a short piece of writing that helps us remember something

nota

nota

Ex: The travel guide provided helpful notes for exploring the city 's attractions .La guía de viaje proporcionó **notas** útiles para explorar las atracciones de la ciudad.
decision
[Sustantivo]

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

decisión

decisión

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .La **decisión** de invertir en fuentes de energía renovable refleja el compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad.
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

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

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Aprecio tu **sugerencia** de probar la meditación como técnica para aliviar el estrés.
to pass
[Verbo]

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

aprobar, pasar

aprobar, pasar

Ex: I barely passed that test , it was so hard !Apenas **aprobé** ese examen, ¡fue tan difícil!
to revise
[Verbo]

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

revisar

revisar

Ex: The company will revise its business strategy in light of the changing market conditions .La empresa **revisará** su estrategia de negocios a la luz de las cambiantes condiciones del mercado.
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 professor led a seminar on the ethics of artificial intelligence .El profesor dirigió un **seminario** sobre la ética de la inteligencia artificial.
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: He enrolled in a distance education program to balance his studies with a full-time job .Se matriculó en un programa de **educación a distancia** para equilibrar sus estudios con un trabajo a tiempo completo.
calm
[Adjetivo]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

tranquilo, calmado

tranquilo, calmado

Ex: Even when criticized , he responded in a calm and collected manner .Incluso cuando fue criticado, respondió de manera **tranquila** y serena.
clear
[Adjetivo]

easy to understand

claro

claro

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .Las reglas del juego eran **claras**, lo que facilitaba la incorporación de los recién llegados.
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.
frightening
[Adjetivo]

causing one to feel fear

alarmante, aterrador

alarmante, aterrador

Ex: The frightening realization that they had lost their passports in a foreign country set in .La **aterradora** realización de que habían perdido sus pasaportes en un país extranjero se apoderó de ellos.
inspiring
[Adjetivo]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirador

inspirador

Ex: The teacher gave an inspiring lesson that sparked a love for science in her students.El profesor dio una lección **inspiradora** que despertó el amor por la ciencia en sus estudiantes.
interesting
[Adjetivo]

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

interesante

interesante

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .El profesor hizo la lección **interesante** incluyendo actividades interactivas.
knowledgeable
[Adjetivo]

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

informado

informado

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , he is knowledgeable about the best places to visit in Europe and can offer valuable tips for navigating foreign cities .Como viajero experimentado, es **conocedor** de los mejores lugares para visitar en Europa y puede ofrecer consejos valiosos para navegar por ciudades extranjeras.
patient
[Adjetivo]

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

paciente

paciente

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Mostró **paciencia** al aprender un nuevo idioma, practicando regularmente hasta volverse fluido.
strict
[Adjetivo]

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

estricto, riguroso

estricto, riguroso

Ex: John is a strict teetotaler and never drinks alcohol .John es un abstemio **estricto** y nunca bebe alcohol.
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: Thanks to his understanding demeanor, he's seen as a rock for those around him during tough times.Gracias a su actitud **comprensiva**, es visto como un pilar para quienes lo rodean en tiempos difíciles.
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: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .El **ratón de biblioteca** pasó horas navegando por la librería.
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: They signed up for a crash course in photography .Se inscribieron en un **curso intensivo** de fotografía.

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

Ex: threw herself into charity work to make a difference .
learning curve
[Sustantivo]

the rate or speed at which a person acquires new knowledge or skills in a particular area over time

curva de aprendizaje, pendiente de aprendizaje

curva de aprendizaje, pendiente de aprendizaje

Ex: A sharp learning curve is common when starting a new language .Una **curva de aprendizaje** pronunciada es común al comenzar un nuevo idioma.

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
clue
[Sustantivo]

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

pista

pista

Ex: The broken lock on the gate gave the police a clue about how the thief had entered the property .La cerradura rota en la puerta le dio a la policía una **pista** sobre cómo el ladrón había entrado a la propiedad.

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: After so many rehearsals, the actors know their lines and characters inside out.
by heart
[Frase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew by heart.
wild
[Adjetivo]

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

irrazonable, fantasioso

irrazonable, fantasioso

to guess
[Verbo]

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

adivinar, estimar

adivinar, estimar

Ex: Can you guess how many jellybeans are in the jar ?¿Puedes **adivinar** cuántas gominolas hay en el tarro?

in a distinctive and very successful way

brillantemente

brillantemente

Ex: The company launched its new with flying colors, exceeding sales projections in the first month .

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

Ex: Did you see that?

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 practice makes perfect, and encouraged me to keep trying different recipes .
teacher's pet
[Sustantivo]

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

el preferido del profesor, el consentido del profesor

el preferido del profesor, el consentido del profesor

Ex: Being the teacher’s pet didn’t make her popular with her classmates.Ser el **favorito del profesor** no la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de clase.

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

Ex: I decided to take the plunge and sign up for an advanced language course, knowing it would throw me in at the deep end, but I was eager to challenge myself.

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

refrescar la memoria

refrescar la memoria

Ex: She needs to brush her presentation skills up for the important meeting.Ella necesita **repasar** sus habilidades de presentación para la reunión importante.
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.

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: After a long day of distractions, it's time to get down to writing that report.Después de un largo día de distracciones, es hora de **ponerse seriamente** a escribir ese informe.

to successfully complete a task

acabar

acabar

Ex: She got through the book in just two days .Ella **logró terminar** el libro en solo dos días.

to waste time or engage in idle, unproductive activity

perder el tiempo, holgazanear

perder el tiempo, holgazanear

Ex: He messed around all weekend and did n't complete any of his chores .Él **perdió el tiempo** todo el fin de semana y no completó ninguna de sus tareas.
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