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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
[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 movie transported me back to my youth , evoking warm memories of simpler times .La película **nostálgica** me transportó de vuelta a mi juventud, evocando cálidos recuerdos de tiempos más simples.
memorable
[Adjetivo]

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

memorable

memorable

Ex: That was the most memorable concert I 've ever attended .Ese fue el concierto más **memorable** al que he asistido.
forgetful
[Adjetivo]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

olvidadizo

olvidadizo

Ex: Being forgetful, she often leaves her phone at home .Siendo **olvidadiza**, a menudo deja su teléfono en casa.
memory
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria

memoria

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease can affect memory and cognitive functions .La enfermedad de Alzheimer puede afectar la **memoria** y las funciones cognitivas.
vivid
[Adjetivo]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

vívido, gráfico

vívido, gráfico

Ex: The memoir 's vivid accounts of historical events provided readers with a compelling and immersive understanding of the past .Los relatos **vívidos** de eventos históricos en las memorias proporcionaron a los lectores una comprensión convincente e inmersiva del pasado.
vague
[Adjetivo]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

vago

vago

Ex: The directions to the restaurant were vague, causing us to get lost on the way .Las indicaciones para llegar al restaurante eran **vagas**, lo que nos hizo perdernos por el camino.
memento
[Sustantivo]

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

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: The couple exchanged letters as mementos of their time together .La pareja intercambió cartas como **recuerdos** de su tiempo juntos.
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 picked up some local chocolates as souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .Recogieron algunos chocolates locales como **recuerdos** para compartir con amigos y familiares en casa.
mnemonic
[Adjetivo]

relating to or aiding the memory, often by using memory-enhancing techniques or devices

mnemotécnico

mnemotécnico

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

recordar los viejos tiempos

recordar los viejos tiempos

Ex: The siblings sat around the table and reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .Los hermanos se sentaron alrededor de la mesa y **recordaron** sus travesuras infantiles compartidas.

to remind someone of the the past

recordar, remontar

recordar, remontar

Ex: The familiar street took him back to his old neighborhood.La calle familiar lo **llevó de vuelta** a su antiguo vecindario.
to remind
[Verbo]

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

recordar

recordar

Ex: Right now , the colleague is actively reminding everyone to RSVP for the office event .En este momento, el colega está **recordando** activamente a todos que confirmen asistencia para el evento de la oficina.

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

recordar, acordarse de

recordar, acordarse de

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .Nos **recordamos** con cariño nuestros recuerdos de la infancia.

to help someone remember something they forgot

Ex: She tried jog his memory by describing the event in detail .
straight
[Adjetivo]

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

liso

liso

Ex: The doll had long , straight black hair .La muñeca tenía el pelo negro largo y **liso**.
curly
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

rizado

rizado

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .El cabello **rizado** del bebé era adorable y atraía mucha atención.
wavy
[Adjetivo]

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

ondulado

ondulado

Ex: The model 's wavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .El cabello **ondulado** del modelo enmarcaba su rostro de una manera suave y favorecedora.
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .El caballero mayor tenía una cabeza calva limpia y ordenada, que le quedaba bien.
mousy
[Adjetivo]

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

parduzco

parduzco

Ex: He wished his mousy hair had more character .Deseaba que su pelo **ratón** tuviera más carácter.
spiky
[Adjetivo]

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

de punta, parado

de punta, parado

Ex: A bit of hair wax was all he needed to give his hair a spiky texture.Un poco de cera para el cabello era todo lo que necesitaba para darle a su cabello una textura **erizada**.
dyed
[Adjetivo]

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

teñido, coloreado artificialmente

teñido, coloreado artificialmente

Ex: The dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .La lana **teñida** se sentía suave y lisa al tacto.
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

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

arruga

arruga

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .El **pliegue** en su camisa era apenas perceptible, pero lo planchó rápidamente antes de la reunión.
clean-shaven
[Adjetivo]

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

bien afeitado

bien afeitado

Ex: The actor looked completely different once he appeared clean-shaven.El actor se veía completamente diferente una vez que apareció **recién afeitado**.
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: Despite his chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .A pesar de su apariencia **regordete**, era activo y disfrutaba de las actividades al aire libre con su familia.
round
[Adjetivo]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

redondo

redondo

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .La pizza **redonda** fue dividida en porciones iguales, lista para ser compartida entre amigos.
beard
[Sustantivo]

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

barba

barba

Ex: The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished .La **barba** espesa lo hacía parecer más maduro y distinguido.
muscular
[Adjetivo]

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

musculoso

musculoso

Ex: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .Su espalda **musculosa** ondeaba con fuerza mientras levantaba las cajas pesadas sin esfuerzo.
stocky
[Adjetivo]

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

bajo y fornido

bajo y fornido

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .A pesar de su estatura **robusta**, se movía con una agilidad sorprendente en la cancha de baloncesto.
a bit
[Adverbio]

to a small extent or degree

un poco, ligeramente

un poco, ligeramente

Ex: His explanation clarified the concept a bit, but I still have some questions.Su explicación aclaró el concepto **un poco**, pero todavía tengo algunas preguntas.
overweight
[Adjetivo]

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

con sobrepeso

con sobrepeso

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Muchas personas luchan por perder peso una vez que se vuelven **con sobrepeso** debido a hábitos alimenticios poco saludables.
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 fat cat lounged on the windowsill.El gato **gordo** se recostaba en el alféizar.
slim
[Adjetivo]

thin in an attractive way

delgado

delgado

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .La modelo **delgada** caminó con confianza en la pasarela.
skinny
[Adjetivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

flaco

flaco

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .La adolescente **flaca** fue confundida por ser mucho más joven que su edad real.
good-looking
[Adjetivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guapo

guapo

Ex: The new actor in the movie is very good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .El nuevo actor en la película es muy **guapo**, y muchas personas admiran su apariencia.
scruffy
[Adjetivo]

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

desaliñado

desaliñado

Ex: Despite his scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .A pesar de su apariencia **desaliñada**, tenía una sonrisa cálida que instantáneamente ponía a la gente a gusto.
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
[Adjetivo]

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

bronceado, moreno

bronceado, moreno

Ex: His arms were tanned from working in the garden every weekend.Sus brazos estaban **bronceados** por trabajar en el jardín cada fin de semana.
confused
[Adjetivo]

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

confundido

confundido

Ex: The instructions were so unclear that they left everyone feeling confused.Las instrucciones eran tan poco claras que dejaron a todos **confundidos**.
suspicious
[Adjetivo]

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

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .Sospecho de los tratos que parecen demasiado buenos para ser verdad.
uneasy
[Adjetivo]

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

inquieto, ansioso

inquieto, ansioso

Ex: He was uneasy about the strange noises coming from the basement , fearing there might be an intruder .
curious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .Ella siempre fue **curiosa** acerca de las diferentes culturas y amaba viajar a nuevos lugares.
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
excited
[Adjetivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

entusiasmado, emocionado

entusiasmado, emocionado

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .Estaban **emocionados** por probar la nueva montaña rusa en el parque temático.
uninterested
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

desinteresado, indiferente

desinteresado, indiferente

Ex: The cat was uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .El gato estaba **desinteresado** en el nuevo juguete y se alejó después de olfatearlo una vez.
optimistic
[Adjetivo]

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

optimista

optimista

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks .Los inversores **optimistas** continuaron vertiendo dinero en la startup a pesar de los riesgos.
shocked
[Adjetivo]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

estupefacto

estupefacto

Ex: She was shocked when she heard the news of her friend's sudden move abroad.Ella estaba **conmocionada** cuando escuchó la noticia de la repentina mudanza al extranjero de su amiga.
relieved
[Adjetivo]

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

aliviado, tranquilo

aliviado, tranquilo

Ex: He was relieved to have his car fixed after it broke down on the highway.Estaba **aliviado** de que le arreglaran su coche después de que se averiara en la autopista.
cold fish
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

antipático, odioso

antipático, odioso

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Rara vez sonríe, lo que lo hace parecer un **pez frío**.

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: The boxer hard as nails and never backed down from a fight .

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

Ex: Even though he didn’t solve the issue, his heart was in the right place.
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
[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 young scientist became a high-flier in medical research.El joven científico se convirtió en un **triunfador** en la investigación médica.
loner
[Sustantivo]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

solitario, aislado

solitario, aislado

Ex: Some people mistakenly assume that loners are unfriendly , but they may simply prefer solitude .Algunas personas asumen erróneamente que los **solitarios** son antipáticos, pero puede que simplemente prefieran la soledad.
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

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

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .El periodista mantuvo una perspectiva **escéptica**, examinando críticamente las fuentes antes de publicar la historia controvertida.
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: His reputation as a tricky customer made people cautious around him .Su reputación de **cliente difícil** hacía que la gente fuera cautelosa con él.
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