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

[Sustantivo]

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

caucho, goma

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.Usó una goma **caucho** para corregir las marcas de lápiz en su papel.

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wood

[Sustantivo]

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

bosque

Ex: They used the wood to build a fire .Usaron la **madera** para hacer un fuego.

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gunpowder

[Sustantivo]

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

pólvora

Ex: Historically , gunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .Históricamente, la **pólvora** se utilizó en los primeros experimentos de propulsión de cohetes antes del desarrollo de los combustibles sólidos y líquidos modernos.

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glass

[Sustantivo]

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

vidrio

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .Los teléfonos inteligentes modernos utilizan **vidrio** templado para proteger sus pantallas.

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leather

[Sustantivo]

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

cuero

Ex: After years of use , the leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .Después de años de uso, los zapatos de **cuero** habían desarrollado una rica pátina que añadía carácter y encanto.

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metal

[Sustantivo]

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

metal

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .El mercurio es un **metal** único que es líquido a temperatura ambiente, comúnmente utilizado en termómetros y barómetros.

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paper

[Sustantivo]

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

papel

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .La impresora se quedó sin **papel**, así que tuvo que rellenarla para continuar imprimiendo.

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plastic

[Sustantivo]

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

plástico

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.El dentista confeccionó una corona temporal de **plástico** dental.

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porcelain

[Sustantivo]

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

porcelana, cerámica blanca

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .La **porcelana** se utiliza a menudo para vajillas de alta calidad.

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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

Ex: The antique door knocker , crafted from solid bronze, had acquired a rich green patina over centuries .El llamador de puerta antiguo, elaborado en **bronce** macizo, había adquirido una rica pátina verde a lo largo de los siglos.

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cotton

[Sustantivo]

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

algodón, fibra de algodón

Ex: She examined the raw cotton before it was processed into yarn .Ella examinó el **algodón** crudo antes de que se procesara en hilo.

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denim

[Sustantivo]

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

tela vaquera

Ex: Many fashion designers are now experimenting with sustainable denim, focusing on eco-friendly production methods .Muchos diseñadores de moda están experimentando ahora con **denim** sostenible, centrándose en métodos de producción ecológicos.

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gold

[Sustantivo]

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

oro

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally made of gold, silver , and bronze .Las medallas olímpicas están tradicionalmente hechas de **oro**, plata y bronce.

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iron

[Sustantivo]

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

hierro

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .Los niños necesitan suficiente **hierro** para un crecimiento y desarrollo adecuados.

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lycra

[Sustantivo]

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

licra, elastano

Ex: Fashion designers often incorporate lycra into their sportswear collections to create form-fitting and flexible pieces .Los diseñadores de moda a menudo incorporan **lycra** en sus colecciones de ropa deportiva para crear prendas ajustadas y flexibles.

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silk

[Sustantivo]

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

seda

Ex: They decided to use silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .Decidieron usar cortinas de **seda** para la sala de estar para darle un aspecto más refinado.

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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

Ex: The Olympic medal for second place is traditionally made of silver.La medalla olímpica para el segundo lugar está tradicionalmente hecha de **plata**.

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wool

[Sustantivo]

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

lana

Ex: The soft wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .La suave **lana** de las ovejas se utilizaba para hacer mantas cálidas.

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