Vocabulario total de inglés intermedio alto "Unidad 2 - Referencia"

itchy feet

Sustantivo

/ˈɪtʃi fˈiːt/

Cerrar

Iniciar sesión

(afán de irse)

ansia de viajar

Idiom

Informal

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

Ejemplo

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Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands.

After retiring, she couldn't ignore her itchy feet and decided to fulfill her travel aspirations.

What is the origin of the idiom "itchy feet" and when to use it?

The idiom "itchy feet" is thought to have originated from the sensation of restlessness or a strong desire to travel or explore new places. The phrase implies a feeling of discomfort or an impulse to move and go on an adventure. It's often used to describe a person who cannot stay in one place for long and is eager to embark on a journey, whether for leisure or exploration.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto

travel bug

Sustantivo

/tɹˈævəl bˈʌɡ/

(pasión por viajar)

gusanillo viajero

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto

independent

Adjetivo

i

ɪ

n

d

e

ɪ

p

e

ɛ

n

d

e

ə

n

t

independiente

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

to experience

Verbo

e

ɪ

x

ks

p

e

ɪ

r

ie

iə

n

c

s

e

experimentar

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo

culture shock

Sustantivo

/kˈʌltʃɚ ʃˈɑːk/

(shock cultural)

choque cultural

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto

to wander

Verbo

w

a

ɑ

n

d

e

ə

r

(vagar)

deambular

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

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Intransitivo

homesick

Adjetivo

h

o

oʊ

m

e

s

i

ɪ

ck

k

nostálgico

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

fascinated

Adjetivo

f

a

æ

s

c

i

ə

n

a

eɪ

t

e

ə

d

fascinado

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fascinating

Adjetivo

f

a

æ

s

c

i

ə

n

a

eɪ

t

i

ɪ

n

g

fascinante

extremely interesting or captivating

daunted

Adjetivo

d

au

ɔ

n

t

e

ɪ

d

(intimidado)

desalentado

feeling intimidated, discouraged, or overwhelmed by a task or situation

daunting

Adjetivo

d

au

ɔ

n

t

i

ɪ

n

g

desalentador

Disapproving

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

challenging

Adjetivo

ch

ʧ

a

æ

ll

l

e

ə

n

g

ʤ

i

ɪ

n

g

(desafiante)

retador

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

petrified

Adjetivo

p

e

t

r

i

ɪ

f

ie

aɪ

d

(inmovilizado)

petrificado

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrifying

Adjetivo

p

e

ɛ

t

r

i

ɪ

f

y

aɪ

i

ɪ

n

g

(espeluznante)

petrificante

causing extreme fear or terror, often to the point of paralysis or immobility

annoyed

Adjetivo

a

ə

nn

n

o

ɔ

y

ɪ

e

d

enojado

feeling slightly angry or irritated

annoying

Adjetivo

a

ə

nn

n

o

ɔ

y

ɪ

i

ɪ

n

g

(irritante)

molesto

causing slight anger

disgusted

Adjetivo

d

i

ɪ

s

g

u

ə

s

t

e

ə

d

asqueado

having or displaying great dislike for something

disgusting

Adjetivo

d

i

ɪ

s

g

u

ə

s

t

i

ɪ

n

g

(repugnante)

asqueroso

extremely unpleasant

inspired

Adjetivo

i

ɪ

n

s

p

i

aɪɜ

r

e

d

(inspiradora)

inspirado

amazing, impressive, exceptional, or special in a way that suggests being the result of a sudden creative impulse

inspiring

Adjetivo

i

ɪ

n

s

p

i

aɪɜ

r

i

ɪ

n

g

inspirador

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

uninspiring

worried

Adjetivo

w

o

ɜ

rr

r

ie

i

d

preocupado

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

worrying

Adjetivo

w

o

ɜ

rr

r

y

i

ɪ

n

g

N/A

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

cool

Adjetivo

c

k

oo

u

l

fresco

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

warm

chilly

Adjetivo

ch

ʧ

i

ɪ

ll

l

y

i

frío

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

sub-zero

Adjetivo

/sˈʌbzˈiəɹoʊ/

(inferior a cero)

subcero

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

mild

Adjetivo

m

i

aɪ

l

d

templado

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

scorching

Adjetivo

s

c

k

o

ɔ

r

ch

ʧ

i

ɪ

n

g

(sofocante)

abrasador

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

to pour

Verbo

p

ou

ɔ

r

(llover a cántaros)

diluviar

to rain heavily and in a large amount

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Intransitivo

drizzle

Sustantivo

d

r

i

ɪ

zz

z

ə

l

e

(chirimiri)

llovizna

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

to shower

Verbo

sh

ʃ

o

a

w

ʊ

e

ə

r

caer un chaparrón

to rain or snow as if in a shower

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Intransitivo

showery

Adjetivo

sh

ʃ

o

a

w

ʊ

e

ə

r

y

i

(chaparral)

lluvioso

having occasional or brief periods of rain

breeze

Sustantivo

b

r

ee

i

z

e

brisa

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

breezy

Adjetivo

b

r

ee

i

z

y

i

ventoso

having a gentle, refreshing wind

overcast

Adjetivo

o

oʊ

v

e

ɜ

r

c

k

a

æ

s

t

nublado

(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds

bright

Adjetivo

b

r

i

aɪ

gh

t

soleado

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

to emigrate

Verbo

e

ɛ

m

i

ə

g

r

a

eɪ

t

e

emigrar

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

immigrate

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Intransitivo

abroad

Adverbio

a

ə

b

r

oa

ɔ

d

en el extranjero

in or traveling to a different country

Información Gramatical:

Incomparable

Adverbio de Lugar y Movimiento

to move

Verbo

m

o

u

v

e

(trasladarse)

mudarse

to change one's place of residence or work

stay

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo

to leave

Verbo

l

ea

i

v

e

(abandonar)

dejar

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

enter

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo

to roam

Verbo

r

oa

oʊ

m

deambular

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

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Intransitivo

to set off

Verbo

/sɛt ˈɑf/

salir

to start a journey

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Intransitivo

Estado Frasal

inseparable

verbo de la frase

set

partícula de la frase

off

to see off

Verbo

/sˈiː ˈɔf/

(acompañar)

despedir

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

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Estado Frasal

separable

verbo de la frase

see

partícula de la frase

off

Adverbio

o

ɑ

ff

f

a

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Lugar y Movimiento

to go away

Verbo

/ɡˌoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

(marcharse)

irse

to move from a person or place

come

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Intransitivo

Estado Frasal

inseparable

verbo de la frase

go

partícula de la frase

away

to go on

Verbo

/ɡoʊ ɑn/

(suceder)

ocurrir

to come to be or to happen

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Intransitivo

Estado Frasal

inseparable

verbo de la frase

go

partícula de la frase

on

to go for

Verbo

/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/

(optar por)

decidirse por

to choose something among other things

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Transitivo

Estado Frasal

inseparable

verbo de la frase

go

partícula de la frase

for

to go back on a promise

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn ɐ pɹˈɑːmɪs ɔːɹ dˈiːl ɔːɹ plˈɛdʒ/

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

to go down with

Verbo

/ɡˌoʊ dˈaʊn wɪð/

(contagiarse de)

caer enfermo de

to become affected by an illness

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Transitivo

Estado Frasal

inseparable

verbo de la frase

go

partícula de la frase

down with

to have a go

Frase

/hæv ɐ ɡˈoʊ/

N/A

Idiom

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

to make a go of something

Frase

/mˌeɪk ɐ ɡˌoʊ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

conseguir

Idiom

Informal

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "make a go of something" is uncertain, but it likely comes from the idea of taking a chance or making an attempt at something, even if success is not guaranteed. Over time, the phrase came to be used more broadly to describe the process of attempting to make something successful, whether it's a business, project, or personal goal.

on the go

Frase

/ɑːnðə ɡˈoʊ/

N/A

Idiom

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

What is the origin of the idiom "on the go" and when to use it?

The phrase "on the go" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, and it is a reference to the idea of being in constant motion or activity. It used to describe a situation where someone is very busy and active, often moving from one place or task to another.

to go without saying

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ wɪðˌaʊt sˈeɪɪŋ ðæt/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

What is the origin of the idiom "go without saying" and when to use it?

The idiom "go without saying" is believed to have originated in the English language in the early 20th century. It is used to express the idea that something is so evident or universally acknowledged that it doesn't require explicit mention or elaboration.

to go back on one's word

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

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