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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 4 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "actitud", "renunciar", "carrera", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
journalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

periodista

periodista

Ex: journalist spent months researching for his article .**El periodista** pasó meses investigando para su artículo.
firefighter
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

bombero

bombero

Ex: The community honored firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .La comunidad honró a los **bomberos** por su valentía y dedicación durante un incendio forestal.
social worker
[Sustantivo]

someone who is employed to give advice to or provide help for those with family or financial problems

trabajador social

trabajador social

Ex: She became social worker to support underprivileged children .Se convirtió en **trabajadora social** para apoyar a los niños desfavorecidos.
nursery
[Sustantivo]

a room in an apartment or house that a baby sleeps in

cuarto del bebé, cuarto de los niños

cuarto del bebé, cuarto de los niños

Ex: They hired a designer to create a calming and nursery for their newborn .Contrataron a un diseñador para crear un **cuarto de bebé** tranquilo y hermoso para su recién nacido.
nurse
[Sustantivo]

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

enfermero

enfermero

Ex: nurse kindly explained the procedure to me and helped me feel at ease .La **enfermera** me explicó amablemente el procedimiento y me ayudó a sentirme tranquilo.
surgeon
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

cirujano

Ex: surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the operation to the patient before proceeding .El **cirujano** explicó los riesgos y beneficios de la operación al paciente antes de proceder.
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: He 's had a career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Ha tenido una **carrera** diversa, que incluye etapas como músico y diseñador gráfico.

a task that is done only for the sake of one's pleasure and not for any rewards of any kind

Ex: The artist considered his mural labor of love, creating it purely for the community 's enjoyment .
satisfaction
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

satisfacción

satisfacción

Ex: Despite the challenges , graduating with honors brought her satisfaction, a testament to her dedication .A pesar de los desafíos, graduarse con honores le trajo una inmensa **satisfacción**, un testimonio de su dedicación.
listener
[Sustantivo]

a person who listens attentively to others, often with the intention of understanding or empathizing with their perspective

oyente, escucha

oyente, escucha

attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: A attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .Una buena **actitud** puede marcar una gran diferencia en la dinámica del equipo.
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

iniciativa, espíritu de iniciativa

iniciativa, espíritu de iniciativa

Ex: It ’s important to initiative when tackling challenges at work .Es importante mostrar **iniciativa** al abordar desafíos en el trabajo.

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

Ex: We need to meet the deadline for the project to stay on track.

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.
to commute
[Verbo]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

viajar diariamente al trabajo

viajar diariamente al trabajo

Ex: Despite the distance , the flexible work hours allow employees commute during off-peak times .A pesar de la distancia, las horas de trabajo flexibles permiten a los empleados **desplazarse** durante las horas de menor actividad.
employment
[Sustantivo]

a paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: The factory employment for over 500 people .La fábrica proporciona **empleo** a más de 500 personas.
flexible
[Adjetivo]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

adaptable

adaptable

Ex: flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .Su actitud **flexible** hizo que fuera fácil para los amigos confiar en él en momentos difíciles.
voluntary
[Adjetivo]

working without pay

voluntario

voluntario

Ex: The organization voluntary contributions from people who wanted to help .La organización dependía de las contribuciones **voluntarias** de las personas que querían ayudar.
to spend
[Verbo]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

pasar, dedicar

pasar, dedicar

Ex: I spending quality time with my friends .Disfruto **pasar** tiempo de calidad con mis amigos.

to spend one's time doing things that are useless or unnecessary

Ex: wasting your time on social media and focus on your work .

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: I have 2 hours to kill before the class starts.
spare
[Adjetivo]

(of time) available for hobbies and not taken up by activities or tasks

de sobra

de sobra

Ex: With spare hours before her flight , she visited a local museum .Con unas pocas horas **libres** antes de su vuelo, visitó un museo local.
full-time
[Adjetivo]

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

a tiempo completo

a tiempo completo

Ex: She recently started a full-time job at the bank.Ella recientemente comenzó un trabajo **a tiempo completo** en el banco.
to pass
[Verbo]

(of time) to go by

pasar

pasar

Ex: The pass slowly when you 're waiting for something .Los días **pasan** lentamente cuando estás esperando algo.

to reach the point when there is no more time available to complete a task or achieve a goal

Ex: He realized he ran out of time to prepare for the presentation, so he improvised on the spot.
interested
[Adjetivo]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interesado

interesado

Ex: The children were interested in the magician 's tricks .Los niños estaban muy **interesados** en los trucos del mago.
modest
[Adjetivo]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto

modesto

Ex: He gave modest reply when asked about his success .Dio una respuesta **modesta** cuando le preguntaron sobre su éxito.
keen
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

agudo, sagaz

agudo, sagaz

Ex: keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .El aprendiz **agudo** absorbió las técnicas del oficio con una velocidad notable.

to be formed from particular parts or things

consistir en

consistir en

Ex: The success of the recipe consists of the unique combination of spices used .El éxito de la receta **consiste en** gran medida en la combinación única de especias utilizadas.
passionate
[Adjetivo]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

apasionado, ferviente

apasionado, ferviente

Ex: passionate love for literature led her to pursue a career as an English teacher .Su **amor apasionado** por la literatura la llevó a seguir una carrera como profesora de inglés.
different
[Adjetivo]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

diferente

diferente

Ex: The book had different ending than she expected .El libro tuvo un final **diferente** de lo que ella esperaba.
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began apply for the available positions .A medida que se acercaba la fecha límite, más candidatos comenzaron a **solicitar** los puestos disponibles.
to resign
[Verbo]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

renunciar

renunciar

Ex: resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .**Renunciaron** al comité en protesta por la decisión.
to insist
[Verbo]

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

insistir

insistir

Ex: Despite his injuries , insisted on finishing the race .A pesar de sus heridas, **insistió** en terminar la carrera.

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

creer

creer

Ex: He doesbelieve in the imposition of strict dress codes in schools .Él no **cree en** la imposición de códigos de vestimenta estrictos en las escuelas.

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

quejarse

quejarse

Ex: complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .En lugar de **quejarse** del clima, Sarah decidió sacar el máximo provecho del día lluvioso y se quedó en casa leyendo un libro.

to give money or something else of value in exchange for goods or services

Ex: Will pay for my movie ticket?

to be determined or affected by something else

depender de

depender de

Ex: The success of a healthy depends on a balanced diet , regular exercise , and sufficient sleep .El éxito de un estilo de vida saludable **depende de** una dieta equilibrada, ejercicio regular y sueño suficiente.
to succeed
[Verbo]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

Ex: succeeded in winning the championship after years of rigorous training and competition .Él **logró** ganar el campeonato después de años de entrenamiento riguroso y competencia.
to prepare
[Verbo]

to get ready for an event, activity, or situation, either mentally or physically

prepararse

prepararse

Ex: He wasprepared for the amount of work it would take .No estaba **preparado** para la cantidad de trabajo que requeriría.
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