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

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
nostalgic
[Adjetivo]

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

Ex: nostalgic movie transported me back to my youth , evoking warm memories of simpler times .
memorable
[Adjetivo]

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

memorable

memorable

Ex: That was the memorable concert I 've ever attended .
forgetful
[Adjetivo]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

olvidadizo

olvidadizo

Ex: forgetful, she often leaves her phone at home .
memory
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria

memoria

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease can memory and cognitive functions .
vivid
[Adjetivo]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

vívido, gráfico

vívido, gráfico

Ex: The memoirvivid accounts of historical events provided readers with a compelling and immersive understanding of the past .
vague
[Adjetivo]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

vago

vago

Ex: The directions to the restaurant vague, causing us to get lost on the way .
memento
[Sustantivo]

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

recuerdo

recuerdo

Ex: The couple exchanged letters mementos of their time together .
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 souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .
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 reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .

to remind someone of the the past

evocar, hacer recordar

evocar, hacer recordar

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 reminding everyone to RSVP for the office event .

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

recordar, acordarse de

recordar, acordarse de

Ex: remember our childhood memories fondly .

to help someone remember something they forgot

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

(of hair) not curly or wavy

liso

liso

Ex: The womanstraight hair reflected the light , giving it a glossy appearance .
curly
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

rizado

rizado

Ex: The babycurly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .
wavy
[Adjetivo]

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

ondulado

ondulado

Ex: The modelwavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .
bald
[Adjetivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and bald head , which suited him well .
mousy
[Adjetivo]

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

parduzco

parduzco

Ex: He wished mousy hair had more character .
spiky
[Adjetivo]

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

de punta, parado

de punta, parado

dyed
[Adjetivo]

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

teñido, tinctado

teñido, tinctado

Ex: dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

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

arruga

arruga

Ex: wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .
clean-shaven
[Adjetivo]

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

bien afeitado

bien 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 chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .
round
[Adjetivo]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

redondo

redondo

Ex: round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
beard
[Sustantivo]

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

barba

barba

Ex: The beard made him look more mature and distinguished .
muscular
[Adjetivo]

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

musculoso

musculoso

Ex: muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .
stocky
[Adjetivo]

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

bajo y fornido

bajo y fornido

Ex: Despite stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .
a bit
[Adverbio]

to a small extent or degree

un poco, un tanto

un poco, un tanto

overweight
[Adjetivo]

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

con sobrepeso

con sobrepeso

fat
[Adjetivo]

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

gordo

gordo

Ex: The rude kids teased him for fat, which made him feel insecure .
slim
[Adjetivo]

thin in an attractive way

delgado

delgado

Ex: slim model walked confidently on the runway .
skinny
[Adjetivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

flaco

flaco

Ex: She preferred wearing loose clothing to hide skinny frame .
good-looking
[Adjetivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guapo

guapo

Ex: The new actor in the movie is good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .
scruffy
[Adjetivo]

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

desaliñado

desaliñado

Ex: Despite scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .
elegant
[Adjetivo]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

elegante

elegante

Ex: The garden was filled elegant roses , their petals delicately unfurling in the morning sunlight .
tanned
[Adjetivo]

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

bronceado, moreno

bronceado, moreno

Ex: tanned skin showed he spent a lot of time outdoors .
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 confused.
suspicious
[Adjetivo]

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

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: Isuspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .
uneasy
[Adjetivo]

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

inquieto, ansioso

inquieto, ansioso

Ex: He 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 curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .
annoyed
[Adjetivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

enojado

enojado

Ex: annoyed expression on her face showed her frustration with the slow internet connection .
excited
[Adjetivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

entusiasmado, emocionado

entusiasmado, emocionado

Ex: They excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .
uninterested
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

desinteresado, indiferente

desinteresado, indiferente

Ex: The cat uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .
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 .
shocked
[Adjetivo]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

estupefacto

estupefacto

Ex: shocked customers complained loudly when they received their incorrect orders .
relieved
[Adjetivo]

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

aliviada, desahogada

aliviada, desahogada

Ex: She relieved when she found out her flight was not canceled .
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 cold fish.

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: She 's always complaining and finding faults with everything ; she can be a pain in the neck to be around .

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

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, petulante

sabelotodo, petulante

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: high-flyers aim for executive positions early in their careers .
loner
[Sustantivo]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

individualista, solitario

individualista, solitario

Ex: Some people mistakenly assume loners are unfriendly , but they may simply prefer solitude .
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

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

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
tough customer
[Sustantivo]

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

cliente difícil, persona exigente

cliente difícil, persona exigente

Ex: His reputation as tricky customer made people cautious around him .
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