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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 6 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 6 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "vago", "nostálgico", "inquieto", etc.

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nostalgic
nostalgic
[Adjetivo]

bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

nostálgico, que evoca nostalgia

nostálgico, que evoca nostalgia

Ex: The nostalgic smell of freshly baked cookies brought back memories of baking with grandma. 

El olor nostálgico de las galletas recién horneadas trajo recuerdos de cocinar con la abuela.

memorable
memorable
[Adjetivo]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

memorable

memorable

Ex: The memorable vacation to the mountains was filled with unforgettable experiences. 

Las vacaciones memorables en las montañas estuvieron llenas de experiencias inolvidables.

forgetful
forgetful
[Adjetivo]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

olvidadizo

olvidadizo

Ex: He’s forgetful and often forgets people’s birthdays. 

Es olvidadizo y a menudo se olvida de los cumpleaños de las personas.

memory
memory
[Sustantivo]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

memoria

memoria

Ex: He has a photographic memory and can recall information with ease. 
vivid
vivid
[Adjetivo]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

vívido, gráfico

vívido, gráfico

Ex: His vivid storytelling about the ancient city captivated the audience and transported them to another time and place. 

Su narración vívida sobre la ciudad antigua cautivó a la audiencia y los transportó a otro tiempo y lugar.

vague
vague
[Adjetivo]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

vago

vago

Ex: The job posting was vague, providing little information about the responsibilities and requirements. 

El anuncio de trabajo era vago, proporcionando poca información sobre las responsabilidades y los requisitos.

memento
memento
[Sustantivo]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: The museum displayed mementos from historical events. 

El museo exhibió recuerdos de eventos históricos.

souvenir
souvenir
[Sustantivo]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France. 

Compraron réplicas en miniatura de la Torre Eiffel como recuerdos para sus compañeros de trabajo después de su viaje a Francia.

mnemonic
mnemonic
[Adjetivo]

serving to aid memory by using patterns, associations, or devices that make recall easier

mnemotécnico

mnemotécnico

Ex: His mnemonic tricks helped the class memorize complex formulas. 

Sus trucos mnemotécnicos ayudaron a la clase a memorizar fórmulas complejas.

to reminisce

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

recordar los viejos tiempos

recordar los viejos tiempos

Ex: The group of friends gathered to reminisce about their school days. 

El grupo de amigos se reunió para recordar sus días de escuela.

to take back

to remind someone of the the past

recordar, remontar

recordar, remontar

Ex: The book's description took her back to the setting of her favorite novel. 

La descripción del libro la transportó al escenario de su novela favorita.

to remind
to remind
[Verbo]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

recordar

recordar

Ex: Last week, she reminded the team about the important client meeting. 
to remember

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

recordar, acordarse de

recordar, acordarse de

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother's kitchen. 
to [jog] {one's} memory

to help someone remember something they forgot

refrescar la memoria, ayudar a recordar

refrescar la memoria, ayudar a recordar

Ex: Can you give me a hint to jog my memory? 

¿Puedes darme una pista para ver si me acuerdo?

straight
straight
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

liso

liso

Ex: The model's straight locks fell perfectly over her shoulders. 
curly
curly
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

rizado

rizado

Ex: In the summer, her curly hair tends to get frizzy because of the humidity. 

En verano, su cabello rizado tiende a encresparse debido a la humedad.

wavy
wavy
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

ondulado

ondulado

Ex: The actress styled her wavy hair in loose waves for the movie premiere. 

La actriz peinó su cabello ondulado en ondas sueltas para el estreno de la película.

bald
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun. 

El hombre calvo usaba un sombrero para proteger su cabeza del sol.

mousy
mousy
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) pale brown in color that is considered to be too plain

parduzco

parduzco

Ex: She dyed her mousy hair a vibrant red. 

Ella tiñó su cabello ratón de un rojo vibrante.

spiky
spiky
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

de punta, parado

de punta, parado

Ex: She used gel to create a spiky effect on her short hair. 

Ella usó gel para crear un efecto erizado en su cabello corto.

dyed
dyed
[Adjetivo]

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

teñido, coloreado artificialmente

teñido, coloreado artificialmente

Ex: She prefers dyed clothes over natural-colored fabrics. 

Ella prefiere la ropa teñida sobre los tejidos de color natural.

wrinkle
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

arruga

arruga

Ex: The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun. 

Las arrugas en su cuello eran más pronunciadas después de un largo día al sol.

clean-shaven
clean-shaven
[Adjetivo]

(of a man) with a recently shaved beard or moustache

bien afeitado

bien afeitado

Ex: He decided to go clean-shaven after years of having a beard. 

Decidió ir bien afeitado después de años de tener barba.

chubby
chubby
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

rechoncho

rechoncho

Ex: She loved to cuddle her chubby cat, feeling its soft fur beneath her fingers. 

Le encantaba acurrucarse con su gato regordete, sintiendo su suave pelaje bajo sus dedos.

round
round
[Adjetivo]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

redondo

redondo

Ex: The round mirror reflected the entire room, giving a sense of spaciousness. 
beard
beard
[Sustantivo]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man's face

barba

barba

Ex: The old man had a long, white beard that flowed down to his chest. 

El anciano tenía una barba larga y blanca que le llegaba hasta el pecho.

muscular
muscular
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

musculoso

musculoso

Ex: Despite his slender frame, he possessed surprisingly muscular arms from years of rock climbing. 

A pesar de su delgado marco, poseía brazos sorprendentemente musculosos por años de escalada en roca.

stocky
stocky
[Adjetivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

bajo y fornido

bajo y fornido

Ex: The stocky construction worker effortlessly carried heavy loads at the job site. 

El trabajador de la construcción fornido llevaba cargas pesadas sin esfuerzo en el lugar de trabajo.

a bit
a bit
[Adverbio]

to a small extent or degree

un poco, ligeramente

un poco, ligeramente

Ex: The meeting was a bit longer than expected due to in-depth discussions. 

La reunión fue un poco más larga de lo esperado debido a discusiones profundas.

overweight
overweight
[Adjetivo]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

con sobrepeso

con sobrepeso

Ex: Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. 

Tener sobrepeso aumenta el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes.

fat
fat
[Adjetivo]

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

gordo, having too much body weight

gordo, having too much body weight

Ex: The doctor advised him to exercise regularly to avoid becoming overweight or fat. 
slim
slim
[Adjetivo]

thin in an attractive and well-proportioned way

delgado

delgado

Ex: The dress makes Sarah look even slimmer. 
skinny
skinny
[Adjetivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

flaco

flaco

Ex: The skinny boy could eat a lot without gaining weight. 
good-looking
good-looking
[Adjetivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guapo

guapo

Ex: The good-looking waitress served us with a friendly smile. 

La camarera guapa nos sirvió con una sonrisa amigable.

scruffy
scruffy
[Adjetivo]

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

desaliñado

desaliñado

Ex: His scruffy appearance gave him a rough-around-the-edges charm that many found endearing. 

Su apariencia desaliñada le daba un encanto rudo que muchos encontraban entrañable.

elegant
elegant
[Adjetivo]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

elegante

elegante

Ex: The bride's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves. 

El peinado de la novia era simple pero elegante, con rizos en cascada enmarcando su rostro en suaves ondas.

tanned
tanned
[Adjetivo]

(of skin) having a dark shade because of direct exposure to sunlight

bronceado, moreno

bronceado, moreno

Ex: After the vacation, she returned with a deep, golden tanned complexion. 

Después de las vacaciones, regresó con un cutis bronceado profundo y dorado.

confused
confused
[Adjetivo]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

confundido

confundido

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept. 

Los estudiantes parecían confundidos mientras luchaban por comprender el concepto complejo.

suspicious
suspicious
[Adjetivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details. 
uneasy
uneasy
[Adjetivo]

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

inquieto, ansioso

inquieto, ansioso

Ex: She was uneasy about the unfamiliar surroundings, feeling anxious about her safety. 
curious
curious
[Adjetivo]

interested in learning or finding out about people, things, or situations

curioso

curioso

Ex: Emma was curious about life in other countries. 
annoyed
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting. 

Ella se sintió molesta cuando alguien la interrumpió repetidamente durante la reunión.

excited
excited
[Adjetivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

entusiasmado, emocionado

entusiasmado, emocionado

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning. 
uninterested
uninterested
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

desinteresado, indiferente

desinteresado, indiferente

Ex: He was uninterested in sports, preferring to spend his time reading books instead. 

No estaba interesado en los deportes, prefiriendo pasar su tiempo leyendo libros.

optimistic
optimistic
[Adjetivo]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimista

optimista

Ex: Despite the setbacks, he stayed optimistic that things would improve. 

A pesar de los contratiempos, se mantuvo optimista de que las cosas mejorarían.

shocked
shocked
[Adjetivo]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

estupefacto

estupefacto

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news. 

La mirada conmocionada en su rostro decía mucho sobre su reacción a la noticia inesperada.

relieved
relieved
[Adjetivo]

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

aliviado, tranquilo

aliviado, tranquilo

Ex: The students were relieved when the difficult exam was over. 

Los estudiantes se sintieron aliviados cuando el examen difícil terminó.

cold fish
cold fish
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

persona fría, tipo distante

persona fría, tipo distante

Ex: Don't expect a warm welcome from him; he's a cold fish. 

No esperes una bienvenida cálida de él; es una persona fría.

(as|) (hard|tough) as nails

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

duro como un clavo, insensible y fuerte

duro como un clavo, insensible y fuerte

Ex: You have to be as hard as nails to survive in that line of work. 

Tienes que ser duro como un clavo para sobrevivir en ese trabajo.

a pain in the neck

a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome

un fastidio, un dolor de cabeza

un fastidio, un dolor de cabeza

Ex: Finding parking downtown is always a pain in the neck. 

Encontrar aparcamiento en el centro siempre es un dolor de cabeza.

{one's} heart [is] in the right place

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

tiene buenas intenciones, lo hace con buena intención

tiene buenas intenciones, lo hace con buena intención

Ex: Even if his solution was clumsy, his heart was in the right place. 

Aunque su solución fue torpe, tenía buenas intenciones.

know-all
know-all
[Sustantivo]

a person who claims to know everything about a particular topic or in general, often in a way that is arrogant, irritating, or condescending to others

sabelotodo, sabihondo

sabelotodo, sabihondo

high-flyer
high-flyer
[Sustantivo]

someone who is likely to succeed because of their ambitiousness or capabilities, particularly in their career or education

persona con ambición

persona con ambición

Ex: The company recruits high-flyers with strong leadership skills. 

La empresa recluta triunfadores con fuertes habilidades de liderazgo.

loner
loner
[Sustantivo]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

solitario, aislado

solitario, aislado

Ex: She enjoys being a loner, finding comfort in her own company. 

Ella disfruta ser una solitario, encontrando consuelo en su propia compañía.

skeptical
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: As a scientist, Alex approached the extraordinary discovery with a skeptical mindset until further evidence was provided. 

Como científico, Alex abordó el descubrimiento extraordinario con una mentalidad escéptica hasta que se proporcionaron más pruebas.

(tough|tricky|awkward) customer
tough customer
[Sustantivo]

someone who is difficult to please or deal with, and is often demanding or critical in their expectations

cliente difícil, hueso duro de roer

cliente difícil, hueso duro de roer

Ex: She’s an awkward customer who always finds something to complain about. 

Ella es una cliente difícil que siempre encuentra algo de qué quejarse.

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