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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5 - Referencia - Parte 1

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 5 - Referencia - Parte 1 del libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "expand", "stake", "gamble", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
to lower
[Verbo]

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

reducir

reducir

Ex: The teacher lowered the difficulty of the exam to ensure fairness for all students .El profesor **redujo** la dificultad del examen para garantizar la equidad para todos los estudiantes.
contract
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .El **contrato** con el cliente incluye plazos para completar los hitos del proyecto.
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

expandirse

expandirse

Ex: Over time , his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .Con el tiempo, sus intereses se **ampliaron** más allá de la literatura para incluir filosofía, arte y música.
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space .El ayuntamiento planea **extender** el parque añadiendo más zonas verdes.
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reducir

reducir

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .El chef sugirió usar ingredientes alternativos para **reducir** el contenido calórico del plato.
to shrink
[Verbo]

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

encogerse

encogerse

Ex: Be careful , or your wool sweater might shrink in the laundry .Ten cuidado, o tu suéter de lana podría **encogerse** en la lavadora.
to spread
[Verbo]

to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people

difundir, divulgar, esparcir

difundir, divulgar, esparcir

Ex: The government is working to spread access to quality healthcare services to remote regions of the country .El gobierno está trabajando para **extender** el acceso a servicios de salud de calidad en las regiones remotas del país.
to stretch
[Verbo]

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

estirarse, estirar

estirarse, estirar

Ex: He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame .Él **estiró** el tubo de goma antes de sujetarlo al marco de metal.
to risk
[Verbo]

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

arriesgar, poner en peligro

arriesgar, poner en peligro

Ex: He risked his job by confronting the supervisor about workplace conditions .Él **arriesgó** su trabajo al enfrentarse al supervisor por las condiciones laborales.
gamble
[Sustantivo]

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

apuesta

apuesta

Ex: Betting on the unproven player to win the championship was a risky gamble that thrilled the fans when he succeeded .Apostar por el jugador no probado para ganar el campeonato fue una **apuesta** arriesgada que emocionó a los aficionados cuando tuvo éxito.
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Learning a new language opens up opportunities for travel and cultural exchange .Aprender un nuevo idioma abre **oportunidades** para viajar y el intercambio cultural.
chance
[Sustantivo]

a possibility that something will happen

chance

chance

Ex: There 's a good chance we 'll finish the project ahead of schedule if we stay focused .Hay una buena **oportunidad** de que terminemos el proyecto antes de lo previsto si nos mantenemos enfocados.
stake
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money invested in a business

participación, acción

participación, acción

Ex: The family-owned business decided to sell a minority stake to raise funds for expansion .El negocio familiar decidió vender una **participación minoritaria** para recaudar fondos para su expansión.
ambition
[Sustantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambición

ambición

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .Mi **ambición** es algún día escalar el Monte Everest.
substantial
[Adjetivo]

significant in amount or degree

sustancial, importante

sustancial, importante

Ex: The scholarship offered substantial financial assistance to students in need .La beca ofrecía una asistencia financiera **sustancial** a los estudiantes necesitados.

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tolerar

tolerar

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .Los maestros **aguantan** las complejidades de las aulas virtuales para garantizar la educación de los estudiantes.

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

lidiar con

lidiar con

Ex: As a therapist , she helps individuals deal with emotional challenges and personal growth .Como terapeuta, ayuda a las personas a **lidiar con** los desafíos emocionales y el crecimiento personal.
to focus
[Verbo]

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

concentrar

concentrar

Ex: The team leader focused on finding solutions to the problem .El líder del equipo se **centró** en encontrar soluciones al problema.
to endure
[Verbo]

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

soportar

soportar

Ex: Despite their differences , colleagues must endure each other 's working styles for the sake of the team .A pesar de sus diferencias, los colegas deben **tolerar** los estilos de trabajo de los demás por el bien del equipo.
challenge
[Sustantivo]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

reto

reto

Ex: The puzzle provided a fun challenge for everyone at the party .El rompecabezas proporcionó un **desafío** divertido para todos en la fiesta.
to battle
[Verbo]

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

batallar, luchar

batallar, luchar

Ex: Communities may battle against environmental issues to preserve their surroundings .Las comunidades pueden **luchar** contra los problemas ambientales para preservar su entorno.
effort
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

esfuerzo, intento

esfuerzo, intento

Ex: The rescue team made every effort to locate the missing hikers before nightfall .El equipo de rescate hizo todo **esfuerzo** por localizar a los excursionistas desaparecidos antes del anochecer.
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

campaña

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .La **campaña** de vacunación fue exitosa en llegar a las poblaciones vulnerables y prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.
white water
[Sustantivo]

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

aguas bravas, rápidos

aguas bravas, rápidos

Ex: The guide warned them about the strong currents in the white water.El guía les advirtió sobre las fuertes corrientes en las **aguas blancas**.
rafting
[Sustantivo]

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

rafting

rafting

Ex: Rafting can be dangerous without proper safety gear.El **rafting** puede ser peligroso sin el equipo de seguridad adecuado.
rock climbing
[Sustantivo]

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

escalada en roca, escalada

escalada en roca, escalada

Ex: The group joined a rock climbing class for beginners .El grupo se unió a una clase de **escalada en roca** para principiantes.
horse riding
[Sustantivo]

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

equitación, montar a caballo

equitación, montar a caballo

Ex: He injured his arm during a horse riding competition last year .Se lastimó el brazo durante una competencia de **equitación** el año pasado.
off-road
[Adjetivo]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

todo terreno

todo terreno

Ex: Off-road racing requires durable and powerful vehicles.Las carreras **todo terreno** requieren vehículos duraderos y potentes.
mountain biking
[Sustantivo]

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

ciclismo de montaña

ciclismo de montaña

Ex: Beginners often start mountain biking on easier trails .Los principiantes suelen comenzar el **ciclismo de montaña** en senderos más fáciles.
rugby
[Sustantivo]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

rugby

rugby

Ex: We are watching a rugby match on TV tonight .Estamos viendo un partido de **rugby** en la televisión esta noche.
archery
[Sustantivo]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tiro con arco

tiro con arco

Ex: The camp offers archery lessons for beginners .El campamento ofrece lecciones de **tiro con arco** para principiantes.
helmet
[Sustantivo]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

casco

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.La astronauta aseguró su **casco** espacial antes de pisar la plataforma de lanzamiento.
harness
[Sustantivo]

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

arnés, correa

arnés, correa

swimsuit
[Sustantivo]

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

traje de baño

traje de baño

Ex: She wore her swimsuit to the beach and enjoyed swimming in the ocean .Ella usó su **traje de baño** en la playa y disfrutó nadando en el océano.
wetsuit
[Sustantivo]

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

traje de buceo, traje húmedo

traje de buceo, traje húmedo

Ex: After a day of snorkeling , she peeled off her wetsuit, feeling exhilarated from her underwater adventures .Después de un día de buceo con esnórquel, se quitó su **traje de neopreno**, sintiéndose emocionada por sus aventuras submarinas.
life jacket
[Sustantivo]

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

chaleco salvavidas, chaleco de flotación

chaleco salvavidas, chaleco de flotación

Ex: He felt much safer in the life jacket as the waves grew stronger .Se sintió mucho más seguro con el **chaleco salvavidas** a medida que las olas se hacían más fuertes.
trainer
[Sustantivo]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

deportivas, tenis

deportivas, tenis

Ex: She wore her favorite trainers with jeans for a casual look .Ella usó sus **zapatillas** favoritas con jeans para un look casual.
goggles
[Sustantivo]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

anteojos protectores, gafas

anteojos protectores, gafas

Ex: The racer ’s goggles fogged up during the high-speed motorcycle race .Las **gafas** del corredor se empañaron durante la carrera de motocicleta de alta velocidad.
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