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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 7 - Vocabulario

Aquí encontrarás las palabras de la Unidad 7 - Vocabulario en el libro de curso Total English Upper-Intermediate, como "orgulloso", "cansar demasiado", "recapacitar", etc.

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annoying
annoying
[Adjetivo]

causing slight anger

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance. 

Lidiar con las llamadas de telemarketing molestas durante la cena se convirtió en una molestia regular.

proud
proud
[Adjetivo]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

orgulloso

orgulloso

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery. 
embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjetivo]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

embarazoso

embarazoso

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing. 

Enviar accidentalmente un mensaje privado a la persona equivocada siempre es vergonzoso.

un-
un-
[Prefijo]

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

no,  in

no, in

unusual
unusual
[Adjetivo]

not commonly happening or done

inusual

inusual

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time, late in the afternoon. 

El concierto comenzó a una hora inusual, al final de la tarde.

uncomfortable
uncomfortable
[Adjetivo]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

desagradable, molesto

desagradable, molesto

Ex: The awkward silence made the situation even more uncomfortable. 

El silencio incómodo hizo que la situación fuera aún más incómoda.

unnecessary
unnecessary
[Adjetivo]

not needed at all or more than what is required

innecesario

innecesario

Ex: The additional security measures seemed unnecessary given the low risk of a security breach. 

Las medidas de seguridad adicionales parecían innecesarias dado el bajo riesgo de una brecha de seguridad.

mono-
mono-
[Prefijo]

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

mono-, uni-

mono-, uni-

Ex: Many cultures value monogamy as the standard form of marriage. 

Muchas culturas valoran la monogamia como la forma estándar de matrimonio.

monotonous
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The monotonous landscape of the desert seemed to stretch on forever without any notable features. 

El paisaje monótono del desierto parecía extenderse para siempre sin ningún rasgo notable.

monologue
monologue
[Sustantivo]

a speech spoken to oneself, often as a way of expressing thoughts or emotions aloud

monólogo

monólogo

Ex: He paced the room, delivering a monologue to himself. 

Caminaba por la habitación, entregado a un monólogo consigo mismo.

monolingual
monolingual
[Sustantivo]

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

monolingüe, unilingüe

monolingüe, unilingüe

Ex: Being a monolingual in a multilingual city can sometimes be a challenge. 

Ser monolingüe en una ciudad multilingüe puede ser a veces un desafío.

extra-
extra-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra-

extra-

Ex: His performance in the play was truly extraordinary. 
extra large
extra large
[Sustantivo]

(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

extra grande, extra large

extra grande, extra large

Ex: She prefers extra large sweaters for a loose and comfortable fit. 

Ella prefiere los suéteres extra grandes para un ajuste holgado y cómodo.

extra small
extra small
[Sustantivo]

clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes beyond the standard range, typically larger or smaller than the average sizes available

extra pequeño, muy pequeño

extra pequeño, muy pequeño

Ex: The extra small suitcase fit perfectly in the overhead compartment. 

La maleta extra small encajaba perfectamente en el compartimento superior.

over-
over-
[Prefijo]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

sobre, hiper

sobre, hiper

Ex: The project was delayed because the team became overenthusiastic. 
to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: After a late night, it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day. 

Después de una noche tarde, es fácil quedarse dormido accidentalmente al día siguiente.

to overtire

to exhaust someone excessively beyond normal limits

agotar en exceso, cansar demasiado

agotar en exceso, cansar demasiado

Ex: The demanding schedule is overtiring her. 

La exigente agenda la está agotando en exceso.

to overwork

to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

trabajar demasiado, sobrecargarse de trabajo

trabajar demasiado, sobrecargarse de trabajo

Ex: Some individuals overwork to prove their dedication, but it can have detrimental effects in the long run. 

Algunas personas trabajan en exceso para demostrar su dedicación, pero puede tener efectos perjudiciales a largo plazo.

under-
under-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

sub-, infra-

sub-, infra-

Ex: Dust had collected along the undercarriage of the old car. 

El polvo se había acumulado a lo largo del bajo del coche viejo.

to underestimate

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

subestimar, menospreciar

subestimar, menospreciar

Ex: It's easy to underestimate the impact of climate change until you see its effects firsthand. 

Es fácil subestimar el impacto del cambio climático hasta que ves sus efectos de primera mano.

to undercook

to cook food for less time than necessary

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

Ex: They warned him not to undercook the fish for safety reasons. 

Le advirtieron que no cocinara menos de lo necesario el pescado por razones de seguridad.

to underpay

to pay someone less than what is fair or reasonable for their work or services

pagar menos de lo justo, remunerar insuficientemente

pagar menos de lo justo, remunerar insuficientemente

Ex: He realized his job underpays compared to similar positions. 

Se dio cuenta de que su trabajo paga menos en comparación con puestos similares.

re-
re-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate that something is done again or returned to an earlier state or position

re

re

Ex: Sarah reopened the window because the room was too warm. 
to retrain
to retrain
[Verbo]

to teach someone new skills or knowledge for improvement in the current job, or to enable them to work in a different field

reciclar, reformar

reciclar, reformar

Ex: The government launched a program to retrain workers in renewable energy technologies for a sustainable future. 

El gobierno lanzó un programa para reciclar a los trabajadores en tecnologías de energía renovable para un futuro sostenible.

to reheat
to reheat
[Verbo]

to warm previously cooked food

recalentar

recalentar

Ex: The restaurant reheated the pasta dish for takeout orders. 

El restaurante recalentó el plato de pasta para los pedidos para llevar.

to rewrite
to rewrite
[Verbo]

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

reescribir, rehacer

reescribir, rehacer

Ex: He had to rewrite the report after receiving feedback from his supervisor. 

Tuvo que reescribir el informe después de recibir comentarios de su supervisor.

bi-
bi-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate the presence of two of something, or that something has two parts or aspects

bi-

bi-

bilingual
bilingual
[Adjetivo]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

bilingüe

bilingüe

Ex: The company prefers to hire bilingual employees to cater to a diverse customer base. 

La empresa prefiere contratar empleados bilingües para atender a una base de clientes diversa.

bicycle
bicycle
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicicleta

bicicleta

Ex: I love the feeling of the wind in my hair when I ride my bicycle. 
biannual
biannual
[Adjetivo]

taking place twice a year

bianual

bianual

Ex: The biannual sale at the department store attracts shoppers from all over the city. 

La venta semestral en los grandes almacenes atrae a compradores de toda la ciudad.

multi-
multi-
[Prefijo]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

multi, poli

multi, poli

Ex: His new job requires multitasking, handling several tasks at once. 

Su nuevo trabajo requiere multitarea, manejar varias tareas a la vez.

multinational
multinational
[Adjetivo]

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

multinacional, plurinacional

multinacional, plurinacional

Ex: The multinational corporation has subsidiaries and operations in several countries around the globe. 

La corporación multinacional tiene subsidiarias y operaciones en varios países alrededor del mundo.

multimedia
multimedia
[Sustantivo]

the application of images, text, audio, and video files collectively

multimedia

multimedia

Ex: Educational software often includes multimedia components to enhance learning through visual and auditory stimuli. 
multipurpose
multipurpose
[Adjetivo]

designed or intended for multiple uses or functions

multiusos, multifuncional

multiusos, multifuncional

Ex: The hall serves as a multipurpose event space. 

El salón sirve como un espacio para eventos multiusos.

ex-
ex-
[Prefijo]

used to describe a person or thing that was previously in a particular position or relationship but is not anymore

ex-, antiguo

ex-, antiguo

Ex: The company's ex-CEO was known for his aggressive management style. 

El ex CEO de la empresa era conocido por su estilo de gestión agresivo.

ex-girlfriend
ex-girlfriend
[Sustantivo]

a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship with someone but is no longer together with them

exnovia, antigua novia

exnovia, antigua novia

Ex: Her ex-girlfriend sent her a heartfelt message on her birthday, showing that they still cared for each other. 

Su exnovia le envió un mensaje sincero en su cumpleaños, mostrando que aún se preocupaban el uno por el otro.

ex-husband
ex-husband
[Sustantivo]

a man who was previously married to someone but is no longer married to them

exmarido, exesposo

exmarido, exesposo

Ex: He and his ex-husband remained good friends. 

Él y su exmarido siguieron siendo buenos amigos.

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