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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
[Adjetivo]

causing slight anger

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .El zumbido **molesto** de los mosquitos los mantuvo despiertos toda la noche.
proud
[Adjetivo]

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

orgulloso

orgulloso

Ex: He felt proud of himself for completing his first marathon .Se sintió **orgulloso** de sí mismo por completar su primer maratón.
embarrassing
[Adjetivo]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

embarazoso

embarazoso

Ex: His embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .Su comportamiento **vergonzoso** en la mesa hizo que los invitados se sintieran incómodos.
un-
[Prefijo]

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

no,  in

no, in

unusual
[Adjetivo]

not commonly happening or done

inusual

inusual

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .El menú del restaurante presenta platos **inusuales** de todo el mundo.
uncomfortable
[Adjetivo]

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

desagradable, molesto

desagradable, molesto

Ex: He shifted in his seat , feeling uncomfortable under the scrutiny of his peers .Se movió en su asiento, sintiéndose **incómodo** bajo el escrutinio de sus compañeros.
unnecessary
[Adjetivo]

not needed at all or more than what is required

innecesario

innecesario

Ex: Using overly complicated language in the presentation was unnecessary; the audience would have understood simpler terms .Usar un lenguaje excesivamente complicado en la presentación fue **innecesario**; el público habría entendido términos más simples.
mono-
[Prefijo]

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

mono-, uni-

mono-, uni-

Ex: The company’s monolithic structure made change difficult.La estructura **mono**lítica de la empresa hizo difícil el cambio.
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .Las tareas repetitivas en la línea de ensamblaje hicieron el trabajo **monótono** y poco interesante.
monologue
[Sustantivo]

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

monólogo

monólogo

Ex: His monologue helped him sort through his emotions .Su **monólogo** le ayudó a ordenar sus emociones.
monolingual
[Sustantivo]

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

monolingüe, unilingüe

monolingüe, unilingüe

Ex: The country’s population is largely monolingual, with very few people speaking a second language.La población del país es en gran medida **monolingüe**, con muy pocas personas que hablan un segundo idioma.
extra-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra-

extra-

Ex: In the term "extra-large," -extra is used to denote a size that is larger than just "large."En el término "extra-large", **extra** se utiliza para denotar un tamaño que es más grande que simplemente "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: He bought an extra large suitcase for his long vacation .Compró una maleta **extra grande** para sus largas vacaciones.
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: She bought an extra small T-shirt because the small was too big .Ella compró una camiseta **extra small** porque la small era demasiado grande.
over-
[Prefijo]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

sobre, hiper

sobre, hiper

Ex: The movie was overhyped, and it didn't live up to expectations.La película fue **sobre**valorada, y no estuvo a la altura de las expectativas.

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: She often oversleeps and misses her morning bus .A menudo **se duerme** y pierde su autobús de la mañana.

to exhaust someone excessively beyond normal limits

agotar en exceso, cansar demasiado

agotar en exceso, cansar demasiado

Ex: The constant stress has overtired him .El estrés constante lo ha **agotado en exceso**.

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

trabajar demasiado, sobrecargarse de trabajo

trabajar demasiado, sobrecargarse de trabajo

Ex: Managers should be aware of signs that employees are overworking and encourage a healthy work-life balance .Los gerentes deben estar atentos a las señales de que los empleados **trabajan en exceso** y fomentar un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida personal.
under-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

sub-, infra-

sub-, infra-

Ex: He ducked to avoid hitting the underpart of the bridge.Se agachó para evitar golpear la parte **inferior** del puente.

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

subestimar, menospreciar

subestimar, menospreciar

Ex: The artist 's talent was often underestimated until she showcased her work in a major gallery .El talento de la artista a menudo era **subestimado** hasta que mostró su trabajo en una galería importante.

to cook food for less time than necessary

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

Ex: She undercooked the potatoes, making them unpleasant to eat.Ella **cocinó insuficientemente** las papas, haciéndolas desagradables para comer.

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: She left the job because they continued to underpay her .Ella dejó el trabajo porque continuaron **pagándole menos**.
re-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate a repeated action, a reversal of a previous action, or a return to a previous state or condition

re, re-

re, re-

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 company offered to retrain employees affected by automation , providing courses in digital marketing and data analysis .La empresa ofreció **reciclar** a los empleados afectados por la automatización, proporcionando cursos en marketing digital y análisis de datos.
to reheat
[Verbo]

to warm previously cooked food

recalentar

recalentar

Ex: They are reheating the soup on the stovetop .Están **recalentando** la sopa en la estufa.
to rewrite
[Verbo]

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

reescribir, rehacer

reescribir, rehacer

Ex: She decided to rewrite her essay to make it clearer .Ella decidió **reescribir** su ensayo para hacerlo más claro.
bi-
[Prefijo]

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

bi-

bi-

bilingual
[Adjetivo]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

bilingüe

bilingüe

Ex: The bilingual signage in airports and train stations facilitates communication for travelers from different linguistic backgrounds .La señalización **bilingüe** en aeropuertos y estaciones de tren facilita la comunicación para viajeros de diferentes orígenes lingüísticos.
bicycle
[Sustantivo]

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

bicicleta

bicicleta

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .Están comprando una nueva **bicicleta** para el cumpleaños de su hija.
biannual
[Adjetivo]

taking place twice a year

bianual

bianual

Ex: The biannual festival is a highlight of the community calendar , bringing together locals and tourists .El festival **bianual** es un punto destacado del calendario comunitario, reuniendo a locales y turistas.
multi-
[Prefijo]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

multi, poli

multi, poli

Ex: The city is known for its multicultural population, bringing together diverse traditions.La ciudad es conocida por su población **multi**cultural, que reúne diversas tradiciones.
multinational
[Adjetivo]

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

multinacional, plurinacional

multinacional, plurinacional

Ex: The multinational workforce brings together employees from various cultural backgrounds .La fuerza laboral **multinacional** reúne a empleados de diversos orígenes culturales.
multimedia
[Sustantivo]

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

multimedia

multimedia

Ex: The multimedia department at the university offers courses in digital media production , graphic design , and audio engineering .El departamento de **multimedia** de la universidad ofrece cursos en producción de medios digitales, diseño gráfico e ingeniería de audio.
multipurpose
[Adjetivo]

designed or intended for multiple uses or functions

multiusos, multifuncional

multiusos, multifuncional

Ex: The bag is lightweight and multipurpose, ideal for travel .La bolsa es ligera y **multiusos**, ideal para viajar.
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: He still keeps in touch with his ex-colleague from his old job.Él todavía mantiene contacto con su **ex** colega de su antiguo trabajo.
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: The song he wrote was inspired by his emotions after breaking up with his ex-girlfriend.La canción que escribió fue inspirada por sus emociones después de romper con su **ex-novia**.
ex-husband
[Sustantivo]

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

exmarido, exesposo

exmarido, exesposo

Ex: She avoided any contact with her ex-husband after the separation .
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