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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

ganas locas de viajar, ansias de salir de viaje

ganas locas de viajar, ansias de salir de viaje

Ex: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands. 
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: After her trip to Asia, she caught the travel bug. 
independent
independent
[Adjetivo]

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

independiente

independiente

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself. 
to experience

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

experimentar

experimentar

Ex: Traveling to a new country allows you to experience different cultures. 
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: Moving to a new country gave her a serious case of culture shock. 
to wander
to wander
[Verbo]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

deambular, vagar

deambular, vagar

Ex: I wandered through the narrow streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. 
homesick
homesick
[Adjetivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: She felt homesick after spending only a week away at college. 
fascinated
fascinated
[Adjetivo]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fascinado

fascinado

Ex: His fascinated gaze lingered on the intricate design of the antique clock. 
fascinating
fascinating
[Adjetivo]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists. 
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: The idea of moving to a new country, learning a new language, and starting from scratch can be daunting for many. 
challenging
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
petrified
petrified
[Adjetivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrificado, congelado

petrificado, congelado

Ex: The petrified deer remained still, sensing danger nearby. 
petrifying
petrifying
[Adjetivo]

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

aterrador, petrificante

aterrador, petrificante

Ex: The petrifying scream sent chills down his spine. 
annoyed
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work. 
annoying
annoying
[Adjetivo]

causing slight anger

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration. 
disgusted
disgusted
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying great dislike for something

asqueado

asqueado

Ex: She was disgusted by the sight and smell of the spoiled food in the refrigerator. 
disgusting
disgusting
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant

asqueroso, repugnante

asqueroso, repugnante

Ex: The thought of eating insects may be delicious to some, but to others, it's absolutely disgusting. 
inspired
inspired
[Adjetivo]

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

inspirado, genial

inspirado, genial

Ex: The concert was an inspired performance that left the audience in awe. 
inspiring
inspiring
[Adjetivo]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

inspirador

inspirador

Ex: Her journey of resilience and determination was truly inspiring to everyone who knew her. 
worried
worried
[Adjetivo]

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

preocupado

preocupado

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough. 
worrying
worrying
[Adjetivo]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

preocupante, inquietante

preocupante, inquietante

Ex: The worrying news about the economy's downturn affected investors' confidence. 
cool
cool
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

fresco

fresco

Ex: She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day. 
chilly
chilly
[Adjetivo]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

frío

frío

Ex: She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind. 
sub-zero
sub-zero
[Adjetivo]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

bajo cero, negativo

bajo cero, negativo

Ex: The Antarctic winter brings sub-zero temperatures that challenge even the most prepared researchers. 
mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: After weeks of cold, the mild day felt like a gift. 
scorching
scorching
[Adjetivo]

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

abrasador, sofocante

abrasador, sofocante

Ex: The scorching sun beat down on the desert sands, creating a shimmering heat haze. 
to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

verter,  llover a cántaros

verter, llover a cántaros

Ex: It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely. 
drizzle
drizzle
[Sustantivo]

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

llovizna, garúa

llovizna, garúa

Ex: The morning began with a light drizzle that refreshed the garden. 
to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

caer un chaparrón

caer un chaparrón

Ex: It began to shower just as we were leaving the house, soaking us in seconds. 
showery
showery
[Adjetivo]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

lluvioso, con chubascos

lluvioso, con chubascos

Ex: The forecast predicted showery weather throughout the day, with scattered rain showers. 
breeze
breeze
[Sustantivo]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

brisa

brisa

Ex: He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh mountain breeze. 
breezy
breezy
[Adjetivo]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

ventoso

ventoso

Ex: The day was breezy, with a gentle wind rustling through the trees. 
overcast
overcast
[Adjetivo]

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

nublado

nublado

Ex: Today's forecast predicts an overcast sky, with little chance of sunshine. 
bright
bright
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

soleado

soleado

Ex: The bright morning greeted her with clear skies and a warm sun. 
to emigrate

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

emigrar

emigrar

Ex: Many Irish emigrated to America in the 19th century due to poverty and famine in their homeland. 
abroad
abroad
[Adverbio]

in or traveling to a different country

en el extranjero

en el extranjero

Ex: They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe. 
to move
to move
[Verbo]

to change one's place of residence or work

mudarse, trasladarse

mudarse, trasladarse

Ex: He is moving to a different country to pursue his career. 
to leave
to leave
[Verbo]

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

dejar, abandonar

dejar, abandonar

Ex: After graduating high school, she left home to attend college. 
to roam
to roam
[Verbo]

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

deambular

deambular

Ex: On lazy Sunday afternoons, I love to roam through the quiet streets of the old town. 
to set off
to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir

salir

Ex: We'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
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: She asked her sister to come and see her off at the train station. 
off
off
[Adverbio]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

a

a

Ex: He watched silently from ten feet off. 
to go away
to go away
[Verbo]

to move from a person or place

irse, marcharse

irse, marcharse

Ex: Children often cry when their parents have to go away for work. 
to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to come to be or to happen

suceder, ocurrir

suceder, ocurrir

Ex: I'm not sure what's going on with all the commotion outside. 
to go for
to go for
[Verbo]

to choose something among other things

decidirse por, optar por

decidirse por, optar por

Ex: She couldn't decide between the two dresses, so she went for the one with the floral pattern. 
to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)

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

Ex: She went back on her promise to help with the charity event. 
to go down with

to become affected by an illness

caer enfermo con, verse afectado por

caer enfermo con, verse afectado por

Ex: She suddenly went down with the flu and had to take a few days off work. 
to [have] a go

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

hacer un intento, intentarlo

hacer un intento, intentarlo

Ex: I've never baked bread before, but I'll have a go. 
to [make] a go of {sth}

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

hacer que funcione, sacar algo adelante

hacer que funcione, sacar algo adelante

Ex: They worked hard to make a go of their small café. 
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

siempre de un lado para otro, siempre en movimiento

siempre de un lado para otro, siempre en movimiento

Ex: She is always on the go, rushing from one meeting to another. 
to [go] without saying

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

ni que decir tiene, sobra decirlo

ni que decir tiene, sobra decirlo

Ex: It goes without saying that safety comes first. 
to [go] back on {one's} word

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

Ex: He had promised to help me with the project, but he ended up going back on his word. 
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