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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9 - Referencia

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .
judge
[Sustantivo]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

juez

juez

Ex: She retired after serving as judge for over thirty years .
robbery
[Sustantivo]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

robo

robo

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
thief
[Sustantivo]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

ladrón, hurto

ladrón, hurto

Ex: thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
fingerprint
[Sustantivo]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

huella digital

huella digital

Ex: Modern technology allows for rapid identification fingerprint scanning at airports and border crossings .
fine
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa

multa

Ex: She received fine for littering in the park .
victim
[Sustantivo]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

víctima

víctima

Ex: Support groups victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .
criminal
[Sustantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminal

criminal

Ex: criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
punishment
[Sustantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

castigo

castigo

Ex: He accepted punishment without complaint .
community service
[Sustantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: He found fulfillment community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: suspect the company may be hiding some important information .
innocent
[Adjetivo]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

inocente

inocente

guilty
[Adjetivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: The jury found the guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
witness
[Sustantivo]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

testigo, observador

testigo, observador

Ex: The witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .
evidence
[Sustantivo]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

petty
[Adjetivo]

relating to minor or unimportant crimes

menor, insignificante

menor, insignificante

Ex: The police focused more on serious offenses than petty crimes like jaywalking .
to suspend
[Verbo]

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

suspender

suspender

Ex: After the fight , he suspended for three days .
sentence
[Sustantivo]

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

sentencia

sentencia

Ex: He received a sentence for robbery .
prison
[Sustantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisión, cárcel

prisión, cárcel

Ex: She wrote letters to her family prison, expressing her love and longing for them .
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: Many artists graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused vandalism in the local park .
forensic
[Adjetivo]

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

forense

forense

Ex: The detective forensic evidence to solve the case .
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

arson
[Sustantivo]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

incendio provocado

incendio provocado

Ex: The insurance company denied the claim due to evidence suggesting the fire was caused arson.
fraud
[Sustantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude

fraude

to arrest
[Verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrestar

arrestar

Ex: Authorities are arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
to convict
[Verbo]

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

condenar

condenar

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar

sentenciar

Ex: After the trial , the judge sentenced the convicted murderer .

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

salir impune de

salir impune de

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he didget away with it because the teacher caught him .
to sue
[Verbo]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

demandar

demandar

Ex: Last year , the author sued the competitor for plagiarism .
to insure
[Verbo]

to make sure or certain that something will happen or be done correctly

asegurar, garantizar

asegurar, garantizar

Ex: The insured their child 's well-being by arranging for a safe trip .
claim
[Sustantivo]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

afirmación

afirmación

Ex: claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .
premium
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

prima, cuota

prima, cuota

Ex: He compared premiums before choosing a policy .
middle-aged
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

de mediana edad

de mediana edad

Ex: middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election .
well-dressed
[Adjetivo]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

bien vestido, elegante

bien vestido, elegante

Ex: The magazine featured articles on how to well-dressed for any occasion .
far-fetched
[Adjetivo]

not probable and difficult to believe

inverosímil, rebuscado

inverosímil, rebuscado

Ex: The idea of time travel still far-fetched to most scientists .
tongue-tied
[Adjetivo]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

mudo, aturdido

mudo, aturdido

Ex: He always tongue-tied when talking to his crush .
pig-headedly
[Adverbio]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

obstinadamente, terco

obstinadamente, terco

Ex: No matter how much evidence was presented , pig-headedly held onto her belief .

to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

envolver, regalar

envolver, regalar

fireproof
[Adjetivo]

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

ignífugo, a prueba de fuego

ignífugo, a prueba de fuego

Ex: He fireproof doors in his house for extra safety .
to aid
[Verbo]

to help or support others in doing something

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: aided his friend in preparing for the exam .
to ax
[Verbo]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

cortar, podar

cortar, podar

to back
[Verbo]

to support someone or something

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we backing them with emotional support .
to bid
[Verbo]

to try to achieve something

intentar

intentar

Ex: Several startups bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .
blast
[Sustantivo]

an explosion of something

explosión

explosión

blaze
[Sustantivo]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

llamarada

llamarada

clash
[Sustantivo]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

conflicto, choque

conflicto, choque

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to clash among the members about the future direction of the company .
drama
[Sustantivo]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

dramatismo

dramatismo

to hit
[Verbo]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

afectar, impactar

afectar, impactar

Ex: Rural communities have been hit by the lack of healthcare access .
key
[Adjetivo]

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

clave

clave

Ex: Building trust key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .
plea
[Sustantivo]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

declaración

declaración

Ex: The judge accepted plea of no contest and scheduled a sentencing hearing .
to quit
[Verbo]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

dejar

dejar

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

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