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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - Lección 3

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - Lección 3 del libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "alternative", "regret", "unpaid", etc.

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to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .Después del proyecto exitoso, fue **ascendido** a vicepresidente.
volunteer
[Sustantivo]

a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment

voluntario,  voluntaria

voluntario, voluntaria

Ex: The local food bank was grateful for the volunteers who sorted and distributed donations to those in need .El banco de alimentos local estaba agradecido por los **voluntarios** que clasificaron y distribuyeron donaciones a los necesitados.

to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

Ex: We took the plunge and set up our own business.
alternative
[Sustantivo]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: When the restaurant was full , we had to consider an alternative for dinner .Cuando el restaurante estaba lleno, tuvimos que considerar una **alternativa** para la cena.
to regret
[Verbo]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

lamentar, arrepentirse

lamentar, arrepentirse

Ex: They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been .Ellos **lament** no haber aceptado la oferta de trabajo y se preguntaron qué podría haber sido.
unpaid
[Adjetivo]

not yet given the money that was promised in exchange for something

no pagado, impago

no pagado, impago

Ex: Many students are forced to take unpaid positions to build their resumes while in school .Muchos estudiantes se ven obligados a aceptar puestos **no remunerados** para construir sus currículos mientras están en la escuela.

used for referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone

Ex: If she could meet her idol, it would be a moment that happens only once in a lifetime.
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Learning a new language opens up opportunities for travel and cultural exchange .Aprender un nuevo idioma abre **oportunidades** para viajar y el intercambio cultural.
to land
[Verbo]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

cerrar

cerrar

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .Con dedicación y trabajo duro, el equipo logró **conseguir** un contrato importante.
dream job
[Sustantivo]

a job that someone wants to have very much, and often involves doing work that they enjoy

trabajo soñado, empleo ideal

trabajo soñado, empleo ideal

Ex: A dream job is not always about money but about doing what you love .Un **trabajo soñado** no siempre se trata de dinero sino de hacer lo que amas.
go for it
[Oración]

used to encourage someone to try their best in doing or achieving what they want

animarse

animarse

Ex: After years of dreaming about it , he finally mustered the courage to quit his job go for it, starting his own business .
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