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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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to lower
to lower
[Verbo]

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: Following the diet plan helped her to lower her cholesterol levels significantly. 

Seguir el plan de dieta la ayudó a reducir significativamente sus niveles de colesterol.

contract
contract
[Sustantivo]

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

contrato

contrato

Ex: She reviewed the terms of the employment contract before accepting the job offer. 

Ella revisó los términos del contrato de empleo antes de aceptar la oferta de trabajo.

to expand
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

expandirse

expandirse

Ex: With technological advancements, the capabilities of smartphones expanded. 

Con los avances tecnológicos, las capacidades de los teléfonos inteligentes se expandieron.

to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The company has extended its product line to attract a wider customer base. 

La empresa ha ampliado su línea de productos para atraer a una base de clientes más amplia.

to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas. 

El gobierno implementó medidas para reducir la contaminación en áreas urbanas.

to shrink
to shrink
[Verbo]

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

encogerse

encogerse

Ex: Last winter, my favorite sweater shrunk in the laundry. 

El invierno pasado, mi suéter favorito se encogió en el lavado.

to spread
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 virus was spread by infected travelers to other countries. 

El virus fue propagado por viajeros infectados a otros países.

to stretch
to stretch
[Verbo]

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

estirarse, estirar

estirarse, estirar

Ex: He carefully stretched the dough to create a thin crust for the pizza. 

Él cuidadosamente estiró la masa para crear una corteza fina para la pizza.

to risk
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: They are risking their reputation by not addressing customer complaints promptly. 

Están arriesgando su reputación al no abordar las quejas de los clientes con prontitud.

gamble
gamble
[Sustantivo]

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

apuesta

apuesta

Ex: Moving to a new city without a job lined up was a gamble, but she found an opportunity quickly and settled in well. 

Mudarse a una nueva ciudad sin tener un trabajo asegurado fue una apuesta, pero encontró una oportunidad rápidamente y se estableció bien.

opportunity
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

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

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Joining the volunteer program abroad offered her the opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture. 

Unirse al programa de voluntariado en el extranjero le ofreció la oportunidad de sumergirse en una nueva cultura.

chance
chance
[Sustantivo]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

chance

chance

Ex: He took the chance to speak up during the meeting. 

Aprovechó la oportunidad para hablar durante la reunión.

stake
stake
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money invested in a business

participación, acción

participación, acción

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur acquired a controlling stake in the struggling airline to turn it around. 

El empresario multimillonario adquirió una participación mayoritaria en la aerolínea en dificultades para darle la vuelta.

ambition
ambition
[Sustantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambición

ambición

Ex: His ambition to see the Northern Lights kept him dreaming for years. 

Su ambición por ver la aurora boreal lo mantuvo soñando durante años.

substantial
substantial
[Adjetivo]

significant in amount or degree

sustancial, importante

sustancial, importante

Ex: The storm caused substantial damage to homes and businesses in the area. 

La tormenta causó daños sustanciales a hogares y negocios en el área.

to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tolerar

tolerar

Ex: Friends put up with each other's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships. 

Los amigos soportan las peculiaridades y diferencias de los demás para mantener relaciones sólidas.

to deal with

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

lidiar con

lidiar con

Ex: We must deal with these problems as soon as possible. 

Debemos ocuparnos de estos problemas lo antes posible.

to focus
to focus
[Verbo]

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

concentrar

concentrar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to focus on the key themes of the novel. 

El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que se centraran en los temas clave de la novela.

to endure
to endure
[Verbo]

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

soportar

soportar

Ex: He endured the pain of physical therapy in order to regain mobility after the injury. 

Él soportó el dolor de la fisioterapia para recuperar la movilidad después de la lesión.

challenge
challenge
[Sustantivo]

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

reto

reto

Ex: Learning a new language can be a rewarding challenge. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser un desafío gratificante.

to battle
to battle
[Verbo]

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

batallar, luchar

batallar, luchar

Ex: Students may battle through tough exams to excel in their studies. 

Los estudiantes pueden luchar a través de exámenes difíciles para sobresalir en sus estudios.

effort
effort
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

esfuerzo, intento

esfuerzo, intento

Ex: Learning a new language requires persistent effort and practice. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma requiere un esfuerzo persistente y práctica.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

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

campaña

campaña

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans. 
white water
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 river’s white water made the descent challenging. 

Las aguas blancas del río hicieron que el descenso fuera desafiante.

rafting
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 requires teamwork and good navigation skills. 

El rafting requiere trabajo en equipo y buenas habilidades de navegación.

rock climbing
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: Rock climbing is a popular outdoor adventure sport. 

La escalada es un deporte de aventura al aire libre popular.

horse riding
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’s passionate about horse riding and competes in local tournaments. 

Es apasionado por la equitación y compite en torneos locales.

off-road
off-road
[Adjetivo]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

todo terreno

todo terreno

Ex: They went on an off-road adventure through the desert. 

Se fueron a una aventura todo terreno por el desierto.

mountain biking
mountain biking
[Sustantivo]

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

ciclismo de montaña

ciclismo de montaña

Ex: The park has trails specifically designed for mountain biking. 

El parque tiene senderos especialmente diseñados para el ciclo de montaña.

rugby
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: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork. 

El rugby requiere fuerza y buen trabajo en equipo.

archery
archery
[Sustantivo]

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

tiro con arco

tiro con arco

Ex: He bought a new bow for his archery training. 

Compró un arco nuevo para su entrenamiento de tiro con arco.

helmet
helmet
[Sustantivo]

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

casco

casco

Ex: The firefighter’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris. 

El casco resistente del bombero lo protegió de los escombros que caían.

harness
harness
[Sustantivo]

a system of straps worn on the human body to provide support, distribute weight, or secure an object

arnés, correa

arnés, correa

Ex: The backpack has a padded harness for comfort. 

La mochila tiene un arnés acolchado para mayor comodidad.

swimsuit
swimsuit
[Sustantivo]

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

traje de baño

traje de baño

Ex: She felt confident and beautiful in her new swimsuit. 

Se sentía segura y hermosa en su nuevo traje de baño.

wetsuit
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: She adjusted the fit of her wetsuit to ensure it hugged her body snugly. 

Ajustó el ajuste de su traje de neopreno para asegurarse de que se ajustaba cómodamente a su cuerpo.

life jacket
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 was grateful for the life jacket when the boat capsized. 

Estaba agradecido por el chaleco salvavidas cuando el bote volcó.

trainer
trainer
[Sustantivo]

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

deportivas, tenis

deportivas, tenis

Ex: He prefers wearing trainers over formal shoes for everyday activities because they are more comfortable. 

Él prefiere usar zapatillas en lugar de zapatos formales para las actividades cotidianas porque son más cómodas.

goggles
goggles
[Sustantivo]

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

anteojos protectores, gafas

anteojos protectores, gafas

Ex: Safety goggles are required in the lab to prevent eye injuries. 

Se requieren gafas de protección en el laboratorio para prevenir lesiones oculares.

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