El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "mientras", "a la moda", "áspero", etc.

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modern

[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .El documental examina los desafíos que enfrenta la sociedad **moderna**.

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ancient

[Adjetivo]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

antiguo

Ex: The museum housed artifacts from ancient Egypt, including pottery and jewelry.El museo albergaba artefactos del **antiguo Egipto**, incluyendo cerámica y joyería.

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antique

[Adjetivo]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

de antigüedades

Ex: Her house is decorated with antique lamps and mirrors that add a touch of history .Su casa está decorada con lámparas y espejos **antiguos** que añaden un toque de historia.

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traditional

[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .El código de vestimenta **tradicional** de la empresa requiere ropa formal, mientras que otros lugares de trabajo están adoptando políticas casuales.

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secondhand

[Adjetivo]

previously owned or used by someone else

de segunda mano, usado

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.

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elderly

[Sustantivo]

people of old age

mayores

Ex: Volunteers spent time with the elderly at the local retirement home.Los voluntarios pasaron tiempo con los **ancianos** en el hogar de retiro local.

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old-fashioned

[Adjetivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

pasado de moda

Ex: Despite having GPS on his phone , John sticks to his old-fashioned paper maps when planning road trips .A pesar de tener GPS en su teléfono, John se apega a sus mapas de papel **anticuados** al planificar viajes por carretera.

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trendy

[Adjetivo]

influenced by the latest or popular styles

de moda, a la moda

Ex: Trendy restaurants often feature innovative fusion cuisine .Los restaurantes **de moda** a menudo presentan cocina fusión innovadora.

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fashionable

[Adjetivo]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

a la moda, moderno

Ex: The fashionable neighborhood is known for its trendy cafes , boutiques , and vibrant street fashion .El barrio **de moda** es conocido por sus cafés modernos, boutiques y la vibrante moda callejera.

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while

[Sustantivo]

a span of time

rato

Ex: They chatted for a while, catching up on each other 's lives before saying goodbye .Charlaron durante **un rato**, poniéndose al día sobre sus vidas antes de despedirse.

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during

[Preposición]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .

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throughout

[Preposición]

during the whole period of time of something

a lo largo de, durante todo

Ex: He experienced various emotions throughout the movie , from joy to sadness .Experimentó diversas emociones **a lo largo** de la película, desde la alegría hasta la tristeza.

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since

[Preposición]

used to indicate the period of time between a specific past event and the present

desde

Ex: He 's been playing video games since noon .Ha estado jugando videojuegos **desde** el mediodía.

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until

[Preposición]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

hasta

Ex: They practiced basketball until they got better .Practicaron baloncesto **hasta** que mejoraron.

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[Adjetivo]

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

anterior, previo

Ex: The previous design of the website was outdated and hard to navigate .El diseño **anterior** del sitio web estaba obsoleto y era difícil de navegar.

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soft

[Adjetivo]

gentle to the touch

blando

Ex: He brushed his fingers over the soft petals of the flower .Pasó sus dedos por los pétalos **suaves** de la flor.

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stretchy

[Adjetivo]

capable of being stretched or extended without breaking

elástico, extensible

Ex: The shirt was made from a stretchy material that hugged her figure nicely .La camisa estaba hecha de un material **elástico** que se ajustaba muy bien a su figura.

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shiny

[Adjetivo]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

brillante

Ex: The metallic buttons on his jacket caught the light , appearing shiny against the fabric .Los botones metálicos de su chaqueta captaron la luz, apareciendo **brillantes** contra la tela.

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smooth

[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

liso, parejo

Ex: He ran his fingers over the smooth surface of the glass .Pasó sus dedos por la superficie **suave** del vidrio.

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rough

[Adjetivo]

having an uneven or jagged texture

áspero

Ex: The fabric was rough to the touch , causing irritation against sensitive skin .La tela era **áspera** al tacto, causando irritación en la piel sensible.

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furry

[Adjetivo]

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

peludo

Ex: The children were excited to see the furry rabbits at the petting zoo .Los niños estaban emocionados de ver los conejos **peludos** en el zoológico de mascotas.

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slippery

[Adjetivo]

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

resbaladizo, escurridizo

Ex: The lotion-covered bottle was slippery to hold , slipping from her grasp and spilling its contents .La botella cubierta de loción era **resbaladiza** de sostener, resbalando de su agarre y derramando su contenido.

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itchy

[Adjetivo]

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

que pica, pruriginoso

Ex: An itchy throat can be an early sign of a cold .Una garganta **con picazón** puede ser un signo temprano de un resfriado.

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to take over

[Verbo]

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

tomar el poder

Ex: The new director is taking over the film production.El nuevo director **se hace cargo** de la producción de la película.

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to take off

[Verbo]

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

saltar a la fama

Ex: Her viral video helped her take the internet by storm and take off as an online sensation .Su video viral la ayudó a arrasar en Internet y **despegar** como una sensación en línea.

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to take to

[Verbo]

to start to like someone or something

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

Ex: The community took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .La comunidad **se aficionó** al evento benéfico, mostrando un apoyo abrumador.

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to take in

[Verbo]

to accept or emotionally process something

aceptar, asimilar

Ex: It 's challenging to take in the beauty of the landscape when you 're in a hurry .Es un desafío **asimilar** la belleza del paisaje cuando tienes prisa.

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to take part

[Frase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .

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to take one's breath away

[Frase]

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: His incredible performance was so powerful that it took the audience’s breath away.