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

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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
[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
[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 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
[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
[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
[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** planeando videollamadas con su familia.
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
[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
[Adjetivo]

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

intimidado, desanimado

intimidado, desanimado

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
[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
[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
[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
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

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

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

inspirado, excepcional

inspirado, excepcional

Ex: He felt inspired by the success of his mentor.Se sintió **inspirado** por el éxito de su mentor.
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 **alejado** del antiguo.
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
[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
[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 .

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 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 make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: had a go at solving the difficult puzzle .

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

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: made a go of the project, but unfortunately it did n't turn out as successful as we had hoped .
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 on the go with work and family duties .

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 go without saying.

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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