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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3 - Lección 2

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - Lección 2 del libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "porcelana", "seda", "bronce", etc.

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rubber
rubber
[Sustantivo]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

caucho, goma

caucho, goma

Ex: The rubber band snapped when stretched too far. 

La banda goma se rompió cuando se estiró demasiado.

wood
wood
[Sustantivo]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

bosque

bosque

Ex: The tree's wood was too soft for furniture, but good for papermaking. 

La madera del árbol era demasiado blanda para muebles, pero buena para hacer papel.

gunpowder
gunpowder
[Sustantivo]

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

pólvora

pólvora

Ex: In fireworks displays, gunpowder is used to create colorful explosions and effects in the sky. 

En los espectáculos de fuegos artificiales, la pólvora se utiliza para crear explosiones y efectos coloridos en el cielo.

glass
glass
[Sustantivo]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vidrio

vidrio

Ex: Be careful, the broken glass on the floor could cut your feet. 

Ten cuidado, el vidrio roto en el suelo podría cortarte los pies.

leather
leather
[Sustantivo]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuero

cuero

Ex: She admired the leather-bound books on the shelf, their spines embossed with gold lettering. 

Ella admiraba los libros encuadernados en cuero en el estante, sus lomos grabados con letras doradas.

metal
metal
[Sustantivo]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metal

metal

Ex: Gold is a precious metal valued for its rarity and beauty. 

El oro es un metal precioso valorado por su rareza y belleza.

paper
paper
[Sustantivo]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papel

papel

Ex: The teacher handed out sheets of paper for the students to complete the test. 

El profesor repartió hojas de papel para que los estudiantes completaran el examen.

plastic
plastic
[Sustantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plástico

plástico

Ex: Polyethylene is a versatile plastic used in packaging, insulation, and textiles. 

El polietileno es un plástico versátil utilizado en envases, aislamiento y textiles.

porcelain
porcelain
[Sustantivo]

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

porcelana, cerámica blanca

porcelana, cerámica blanca

Ex: The delicate porcelain shattered when it hit the floor. 

La delicada porcelana se rompió cuando golpeó el suelo.

bronze
bronze
[Sustantivo]

a reddish-brown alloy made primarily of copper combined with tin, and often small amounts of zinc, nickel, or other metals, to enhance strength and corrosion resistance

bronce, aleación de bronce

bronce, aleación de bronce

Ex: Conservators applied a protective wax to the bronze statue to slow further patination. 

Los conservadores aplicaron una cera protectora a la estatua de bronce para ralentizar la patinación adicional.

cotton
cotton
[Sustantivo]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

algodón, fibra de algodón

algodón, fibra de algodón

Ex: Cotton is a vital crop for the textile industry. 

El algodón es un cultivo vital para la industria textil.

denim
denim
[Sustantivo]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

tela vaquera

tela vaquera

Ex: Denim is a versatile fabric, often used in various styles, including skirts, jackets, and shirts. 

El denim es una tela versátil, a menudo utilizada en varios estilos, incluyendo faldas, chaquetas y camisas.

gold
gold
[Sustantivo]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

oro

oro

Ex: The ancient Egyptians used gold to create intricate jewelry and artifacts. 

Los antiguos egipcios usaban oro para crear joyas y artefactos intrincados.

iron
iron
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

hierro

hierro

Ex: The metalworker melted iron to create a molten metal for casting. 

El metalúrgico fundió hierro para crear un metal fundido para fundición.

lycra
lycra
[Sustantivo]

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

licra, elastano

licra, elastano

Ex: She chose a lycra swimsuit for her training sessions, as it’s designed to fit tightly and reduce drag in the water. 

Eligió un traje de baño de lycra para sus sesiones de entrenamiento, ya que está diseñado para ajustarse bien y reducir la resistencia en el agua.

silk
silk
[Sustantivo]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

seda

seda

Ex: He gifted her a set of luxurious silk pajamas for their anniversary. 

Él le regaló un conjunto de pijamas de seda lujosos para su aniversario.

silver
silver
[Sustantivo]

a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

plata

plata

Ex: The circuit boards in electronics often contain traces of silver for conductivity. 

Las placas de circuito en electrónica a menudo contienen trazas de plata para la conductividad.

wool
wool
[Sustantivo]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

lana

lana

Ex: Sarah's favorite winter coat was made of high-quality wool. 

El abrigo de invierno favorito de Sarah estaba hecho de lana de alta calidad.

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