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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 2 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "el gusanillo de viajar", "vagar", "aterrorizado", etc.

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itchy feet
itchy feet
[Sustantivo]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

pies inquietos, ganas de viajar

pies inquietos, ganas de viajar

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .

Aunque tenía un hogar cómodo, sus ganas de viajar la llevaron a emprender una aventura de mochilero por Europa.

travel bug
travel bug
[Sustantivo]

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

el gusanillo de viajar, la pasión por viajar

el gusanillo de viajar, la pasión por viajar

Ex: His parents ’ adventures gave him the travel bug from a young age .

Las aventuras de sus padres le contagiaron el gusanillo de viajar desde una edad temprana.

independent
independent
[Adjetivo]

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

independiente

independiente

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .

El pensador independiente desafía la sabiduría convencional y forja su propio camino en la vida.

to experience

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

experimentar

experimentar

Ex: They experienced a power outage during the storm .

Ellos experimentaron un apagón durante la tormenta.

culture shock
culture shock
[Sustantivo]

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

choque cultural, shock cultural

choque cultural, shock cultural

Ex: Studying abroad helped her overcome her initial culture shock.

Estudiar en el extranjero la ayudó a superar su choque cultural inicial.

to wander
to wander
[Verbo]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

deambular, vagar

deambular, vagar

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , they wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .

Mientras la brisa de la tarde aumentaba, ellos deambulaban por la orilla del río, charlando sin rumbo y disfrutando del aire fresco.

homesick
homesick
[Adjetivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: They tried to help her feel less homesick by planning video calls with her family .

Intentaron ayudarla a sentirse menos nostálgica planificando videollamadas con su familia.

fascinated
fascinated
[Adjetivo]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fascinado

fascinado

Ex: He became fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .

Se quedó fascinado con el proceso de hacer cerámica después de tomar una clase.

fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The magician 's tricks are fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .

Los trucos del mago son fascinantes de ver, dejando al público hechizado.

daunted
daunted
[Adjetivo]

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

intimidado, desanimado

intimidado, desanimado

daunting
daunting
[Adjetivo]

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

desalentador

desalentador

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.

Escribir una novela puede ser desalentador, pero con dedicación y perseverancia, es alcanzable.

challenging
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.

Completar la pista de obstáculos fue desafiante, llevando a los participantes a sus límites físicos.

petrified
petrified
[Adjetivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrificado, congelado

petrificado, congelado

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were left petrified and speechless .

En presencia de las olas gigantes, los bañistas quedaron petrificados y sin palabras.

petrifying
petrifying
[Adjetivo]

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

aterrador, petrificante

aterrador, petrificante

Ex: Walking alone at night in the forest was a petrifying experience .

Caminar solo por la noche en el bosque fue una experiencia aterradora.

annoyed
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .

Se veía molesta cuando su reunión fue interrumpida nuevamente.

annoying
annoying
[Adjetivo]

causing slight anger

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .

El zumbido molesto de los mosquitos los mantuvo despiertos toda la noche.

disgusted
disgusted
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying great dislike for something

asqueado

asqueado

Ex: He was thoroughly disgusted by their cruel behavior.

Estaba disgustado por completo por su comportamiento cruel.

disgusting
disgusting
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant

asqueroso, repugnante

asqueroso, repugnante

Ex: That was a disgusting comment to make in public .

Ese fue un comentario repugnante para hacer en público.

inspired
inspired
[Adjetivo]

impressive or exceptional in a way that seems the result of a sudden creative impulse

inspirado, genial

inspirado, genial

Ex: The film 's ending was an inspired twist .

El final de la película fue un giro inspirado.

inspiring
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.

worried
worried
[Adjetivo]

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

preocupado

preocupado

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .

Estaba preocupado por la seguridad de su trabajo, sintiéndose incómodo por los recientes despidos de la empresa.

worrying
worrying
[Adjetivo]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

preocupante, inquietante

preocupante, inquietante

Ex: The worrying behavior of her pet , refusing to eat and sleep , led her to consult a veterinarian .

El comportamiento preocupante de su mascota, negándose a comer y dormir, la llevó a consultar a un veterinario.

cool
cool
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

fresco

Ex: They relaxed in the cool shade of the trees during the picnic .

Se relajaron en la fresca sombra de los árboles durante el picnic.

chilly
chilly
[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

frío

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .

Una brisa fría barrió las calles vacías.

sub-zero
sub-zero
[Adjetivo]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

bajo cero, negativo

bajo cero, negativo

Ex: Arctic animals are adapted to survive in sub-zero environments year-round .

Los animales árticos están adaptados para sobrevivir en entornos bajo cero durante todo el año.

mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: A mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .

Un día de otoño suave es perfecto para un paseo por el parque.

scorching
scorching
[Adjetivo]

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

abrasador, sofocante

abrasador, sofocante

Ex: The scorching air made it difficult to breathe, even in the shade.

El aire sofocante hacía difícil respirar, incluso a la sombra.

to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .

La temporada de monzones hace que llueva a cántaros casi todas las tardes.

drizzle
drizzle
[Sustantivo]

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

llovizna, garúa

llovizna, garúa

Ex: After the heavy rain , a drizzle continued into the evening .

Después de la fuerte lluvia, una llovizna continuó hasta la noche.

to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

caer un chaparrón

caer un chaparrón

Ex: The children played outside as snow showered , making it feel like a winter wonderland .

Los niños jugaban afuera mientras la nieve caía en forma de aguacero, haciendo que pareciera un país de las maravillas invernal.

showery
showery
[Adjetivo]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

lluvioso, con chubascos

lluvioso, con chubascos

Ex: The showery afternoon kept most people indoors, seeking shelter from the rain.

La tarde lluviosa mantuvo a la mayoría de la gente en el interior, buscando refugio de la lluvia.

breeze
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.

Disfrutaron de la brisa del mar durante su paseo en barco.

breezy
breezy
[Adjetivo]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

ventoso

ventoso

Ex: The breezy conditions made outdoor activities like hiking more enjoyable .

Las condiciones ventosas hicieron que las actividades al aire libre como el senderismo fueran más disfrutables.

overcast
overcast
[Adjetivo]

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

nublado

nublado

Ex: We decided to postpone our hike because the sky was completely overcast, and a storm seemed imminent .

Decidimos posponer nuestra caminata porque el cielo estaba completamente nublado y una tormenta parecía inminente.

bright
bright
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

soleado

soleado

Ex: Children played joyfully in the park under the bright blue sky.

Los niños jugaban alegremente en el parque bajo un cielo azul radiante.

to emigrate

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

emigrar

emigrar

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .

En el siglo XIX, un gran número de europeos optaron por emigrar a Estados Unidos en busca de un futuro mejor.

abroad
abroad
[Adverbio]

in or traveling to a different country

en el extranjero

en el extranjero

Ex: The company sent several employees abroad for the conference .

La empresa envió a varios empleados al extranjero para la conferencia.

to move
to move
[Verbo]

to change one's place of residence or work

mudarse, trasladarse

mudarse, trasladarse

Ex: We 're planning to move to a different state for a fresh start .

Estamos planeando mudarnos a un estado diferente para un nuevo comienzo.

to leave
to leave
[Verbo]

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

dejar, abandonar

dejar, abandonar

Ex: The teacher 's announcement to leave the school surprised the students .

El anuncio del profesor de dejar la escuela sorprendió a los estudiantes.

to roam
to roam
[Verbo]

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

deambular

deambular

Ex: The curious cat likes to roam through the neighborhood , investigating every nook and cranny .

El gato curioso le gusta vagar por el vecindario, investigando cada rincón.

to set off
to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir

salir

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .

Los ciclistas partieron en su largo viaje por el campo, disfrutando del aire fresco.

to see off
to see off
[Verbo]

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

despedir, acompañar

despedir, acompañar

Ex: The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .

El personal y los estudiantes de la escuela despidieron a su director jubilado con una ceremonia sincera.

off
off
[Adverbio]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

a

a

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.

Construyeron el nuevo granero un poco apartado del antiguo.

to go away
to go away
[Verbo]

to move from a person or place

irse, marcharse

irse, marcharse

Ex: The rain had finally stopped , and the clouds began to go away.

La lluvia finalmente había cesado, y las nubes comenzaron a alejarse.

to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to come to be or to happen

suceder, ocurrir

suceder, ocurrir

Ex: Can you tell me what's going on with the construction work next door?

¿Puedes decirme qué está pasando con la obra de al lado?

to go for
to go for
[Verbo]

to choose something among other things

decidirse por, optar por

decidirse por, optar por

Ex: I 'll go for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .

Voy a decidirme por el salmón del menú; es mi plato favorito.

to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)

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

Ex: The politician made a public pledge to prioritize environmental issues, but unfortunately, he went back on his pledge after taking office.
to go down with

to become affected by an illness

caer enfermo con, verse afectado por

caer enfermo con, verse afectado por

Ex: He went down with a bad case of bronchitis and had to stay home for a week .

Se enfermó de un caso grave de bronquitis y tuvo que quedarse en casa por una semana.

to [have] a go

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: She had a go at solving the difficult puzzle.
to [make] a go of {sth}

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

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: We made a go of the project, but unfortunately it didn't turn out as successful as we had hoped.
on the go
on the go
[Frase]

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

Ex: She’s always on the go with work and family duties.
to [go] without saying

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

Ex: As a general rule, being polite and respectful to others should go without saying.
to [go] back on {one's} word

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

Ex: He went back on his word by not showing up at the event as he had promised.
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