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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 9 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "vacante", "beneficio", "resistencia", etc.

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to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 

Ella decidió solicitar la beca para apoyar su educación.

to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers. 

La empresa de construcción necesita emplear a más trabajadores.

pay rise
pay rise
[Sustantivo]

an increase in salary or wages that an employee receives from their employer

aumento de sueldo, incremento salarial

aumento de sueldo, incremento salarial

Ex: He was excited to hear about his pay rise during the annual review. 

Estaba emocionado de escuchar sobre su aumento de sueldo durante la revisión anual.

to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance. 

Fue ascendido a vicepresidente de ventas por su desempeño excepcional.

vacancy
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

a position or job that is available

vacante, puesto vacante

vacante, puesto vacante

Ex: The HR department is actively recruiting to fill several vacancies in the sales team. 

El departamento de RR.HH. está reclutando activamente para cubrir varias vacantes en el equipo de ventas.

overtime
overtime
[Sustantivo]

the extra hours a person works at their job

horas extras

horas extras

Ex: She rarely does overtime because of her family. 

Ella rara vez hace horas extras por su familia.

perk
perk
[Sustantivo]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

beneficio, ventaja

beneficio, ventaja

Ex: As a senior executive, he enjoys many perks, such as a company car and exclusive travel opportunities. 

Como alto ejecutivo, disfruta de muchos beneficios, como un coche de empresa y oportunidades de viaje exclusivas.

reference
reference
[Sustantivo]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

referencia

referencia

Ex: The company requires at least two references from former employers before making a hiring decision. 

La empresa requiere al menos dos referencias de empleadores anteriores antes de tomar una decisión de contratación.

self-employed
self-employed
[Adjetivo]

working for oneself rather than for another

autónomo, por cuenta propia

autónomo, por cuenta propia

Ex: The self-employed graphic designer managed all aspects of his business, from client relations to accounting. 

El diseñador gráfico autónomo gestionaba todos los aspectos de su negocio, desde las relaciones con los clientes hasta la contabilidad.

flexitime
flexitime
[Sustantivo]

a flexible work schedule in which employees can set their own working hours within a certain framework or range of hours

horario flexible, jornada flexible

horario flexible, jornada flexible

Ex: Flexitime allows workers to avoid rush-hour traffic. 

El horario flexible permite a los trabajadores evitar el tráfico de las horas punta.

freelance
freelance
[Sustantivo]

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

autónomo, freelance

autónomo, freelance

Ex: The freelance writer enjoys the freedom to work from anywhere, often completing assignments for various international clients. 

El freelance disfruta de la libertad de trabajar desde cualquier lugar, a menudo completando tareas para varios clientes internacionales.

annoyed
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting. 

Ella se sintió molesta cuando alguien la interrumpió repetidamente durante la reunión.

annoying
annoying
[Adjetivo]

causing slight anger

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance. 

Lidiar con las llamadas de telemarketing molestas durante la cena se convirtió en una molestia regular.

exhausted
exhausted
[Adjetivo]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

exhausto, agotado

exhausto, agotado

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work. 

Se sentía mentalmente agotada después de lidiar con un proyecto desafiante en el trabajo.

exhausting
exhausting
[Adjetivo]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

agotador

agotador

Ex: Studying for exams late into the night can be mentally exhausting. 
check
check
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

cuenta

cuenta

Ex: She left her credit card with the waiter to pay the check. 

Dejó su tarjeta de crédito con el camarero para pagar la cuenta.

chips
chips
[Sustantivo]

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

patatas fritas, papas fritas

patatas fritas, papas fritas

Ex: He grabbed a handful of chips from the party snack table. 

Agarró un puñado de papas fritas de la mesa de bocadillos de la fiesta.

fries
fries
[Sustantivo]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

patatas fritas, papas fritas

patatas fritas, papas fritas

Ex: He dipped his fries in ketchup. 

Él sumergió sus papas fritas en ketchup.

film
film
[Sustantivo]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

película

película

Ex: As part of their film studies course, students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films. 

Como parte de su curso de estudios cinematográficos, los estudiantes analizaron la cinematografía y la estructura narrativa de varios films icónicos.

movie
movie
[Sustantivo]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

película

película

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight. 

Ella descargó una nueva película para ver en su portátil durante el vuelo.

petrol
petrol
[Sustantivo]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

gasolina

gasolina

Ex: The price of petrol has risen significantly this month. 

El precio de la gasolina ha subido significativamente este mes.

the post
the post
[Sustantivo]

the official service or system responsible for delivering letters, parcels, and other mail to their intended recipients

el correo, el servicio postal

el correo, el servicio postal

Ex: I’ll be waiting for an important letter in the post this week. 

Estaré esperando una carta importante en el correo esta semana.

return ticket
return ticket
[Sustantivo]

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

billete de ida y vuelta

billete de ida y vuelta

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket. 

El conductor del autobús le preguntó si necesitaba un billete de ida o de ida y vuelta.

round trip
round trip
[Sustantivo]

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

viaje de ida y vuelta

viaje de ida y vuelta

Ex: I prefer a round trip because it’s more convenient. 

Prefiero un viaje de ida y vuelta porque es más conveniente.

underground
underground
[Sustantivo]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metro, subterráneo

metro, subterráneo

Ex: During rush hour, the underground trains can be quite crowded, making it difficult to find a seat. 

Durante la hora pico, los trenes subterráneos pueden estar bastante llenos, lo que dificulta encontrar un asiento.

subway
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: The subway map helped me navigate the different lines. 

El mapa del metro me ayudó a navegar por las diferentes líneas.

motivated
motivated
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

motivado

motivado

Ex: The team was highly motivated to win the championship, practicing tirelessly. 

El equipo estaba muy motivado para ganar el campeonato, practicando incansablemente.

motivating
motivating
[Adjetivo]

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

alentador

alentador

Ex: She had a motivating presence that made everyone around her more focused and determined. 

Ella tenía una presencia motivadora que hacía que todos a su alrededor estuvieran más concentrados y decididos.

budget
budget
[Sustantivo]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

presupuesto

presupuesto

Ex: The travel budget covered flights and lodging. 

El presupuesto de viaje cubría los vuelos y el alojamiento.

to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convencer

convencer

Ex: During the business negotiation, the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal. 

Durante la negociación comercial, el vendedor intentó persuadir al cliente para que aceptara un trato favorable.

delegating
delegating
[Sustantivo]

the act of assigning authority or tasks to subordinates to improve efficiency and decision-making

delegación, la delegación de tareas

delegación, la delegación de tareas

Ex: Proper delegating improves efficiency in the workplace. 

Una delegación adecuada mejora la eficiencia en el lugar de trabajo.

fit
fit
[Adjetivo]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en forma

en forma

Ex: My grandfather is in his 70s, but he's still very fit and active. 

Mi abuelo tiene más de 70 años, pero todavía está muy en forma y activo.

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.

to solve
to solve
[Verbo]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

resolver, solucionar

resolver, solucionar

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to solve the scientific question. 

El científico realizó experimentos para resolver la pregunta científica.

stamina
stamina
[Sustantivo]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: Yoga and meditation can help improve mental stamina and focus. 

El yoga y la meditación pueden ayudar a mejorar la resistencia mental y la concentración.

bill
bill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

cuenta

cuenta

Ex: He left a generous tip with the bill before leaving the restaurant. 

Dejó una generosa propina con la cuenta antes de salir del restaurante.

motorway
motorway
[Sustantivo]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autopista, carretera

autopista, carretera

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food. 

Hay varias estaciones de servicio a lo largo de la autopista donde los conductores pueden detenerse para repostar y comer.

freeway
freeway
[Sustantivo]

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autopista, carretera

autopista, carretera

Ex: The exit to the freeway was clearly marked with signs. 

La salida a la autopista estaba claramente señalizada con carteles.

mobile phone
mobile phone
[Sustantivo]

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

teléfono móvil

teléfono móvil

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling; they also access the internet and use various apps. 

Muchas personas usan sus teléfonos móviles para algo más que llamar; también acceden a internet y usan varias aplicaciones.

cell phone
cell phone
[Sustantivo]

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

teléfono celular, teléfono móvil

teléfono celular, teléfono móvil

Ex: I forgot to bring my cell phone to the meeting. 

Olvidé llevar mi teléfono móvil a la reunión.

curriculum vitae
curriculum vitae
[Sustantivo]

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

currículum vitae

currículum vitae

Ex: Many employers require a CV instead of a résumé. 

Muchos empleadores requieren un currículum vitae en lugar de un resumé.

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