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

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crime
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: Crime rates have been steadily declining in the city over the past decade. 

Las tasas de crimen han estado disminuyendo constantemente en la ciudad durante la última década.

judge
judge
[Sustantivo]

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

juez

juez

Ex: He's known for being a fair and impartial judge in the courtroom. 

Es conocido por ser un juez justo e imparcial en el tribunal.

robbery
robbery
[Sustantivo]

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

robo

robo

Ex: He was charged with armed robbery after holding up a gas station with a gun. 

Fue acusado de robo a mano armada después de atracar una gasolinera con un arma.

thief
thief
[Sustantivo]

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

ladrón, ratero

ladrón, ratero

Ex: After years of stealing from his coworkers, the thief was finally exposed and fired from his job. 

Después de años de robar a sus compañeros de trabajo, el ladrón finalmente fue expuesto y despedido de su trabajo.

fingerprint
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: The suspect was apprehended after his fingerprints matched those found on the stolen vehicle. 

El sospechoso fue detenido después de que sus huellas dactilares coincidieran con las encontradas en el vehículo robado.

fine
fine
[Sustantivo]

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

multa

multa

Ex: The fine for parking in a disabled parking spot without a permit is significant. 

La multa por estacionar en un lugar para discapacitados sin permiso es significativa.

victim
victim
[Sustantivo]

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

víctima

víctima

Ex: The documentary focused on the lives of victims affected by domestic violence, highlighting their struggles for justice. 

El documental se centró en las vidas de las víctimas afectadas por la violencia doméstica, destacando sus luchas por la justicia.

criminal
criminal
[Sustantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminal

criminal

Ex: He became a wanted criminal after escaping from custody. 

Se convirtió en un criminal buscado después de escapar de la custodia.

punishment
punishment
[Sustantivo]

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

castigo

castigo

Ex: The school implemented a new policy of restorative justice, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for student misbehavior. 

La escuela implementó una nueva política de justicia restaurativa, centrándose en la rehabilitación en lugar de en el castigo por el mal comportamiento de los estudiantes.

community service
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: As part of their high school curriculum, students are required to complete a certain number of hours of community service. 

Como parte de su currículo de secundaria, los estudiantes deben completar un cierto número de horas de servicio comunitario.

to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

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

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: Considering the clouds on the horizon, I suspect it might rain this afternoon. 

Considerando las nubes en el horizonte, sospecho que podría llover esta tarde.

innocent
innocent
[Adjetivo]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

inocente

inocente

Ex: The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges due to lack of evidence. 

El jurado encontró al acusado inocente de todos los cargos debido a la falta de pruebas.

guilty
guilty
[Adjetivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: Even though she was guilty of the offense, she showed remorse and sought redemption. 

Aunque era culpable del delito, mostró remordimiento y buscó redención.

witness
witness
[Sustantivo]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

testigo, testigo presencial

testigo, testigo presencial

Ex: The witness identified the suspect in a police lineup after the incident. 

El testigo identificó al sospechoso en una rueda de reconocimiento después del incidente.

evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba, comprobación

prueba, comprobación

Ex: Before drawing conclusions, it's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations. 

Antes de sacar conclusiones, es importante evaluar cuidadosamente todas las pruebas disponibles y considerar explicaciones alternativas.

petty
petty
[Adjetivo]

relating to minor or unimportant crimes

mezquino, menor

mezquino, menor

Ex: Petty crime is common in crowded areas. 

El delito menor es común en áreas concurridas.

to suspend
to suspend
[Verbo]

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

suspender

suspender

Ex: The principal decided to suspend him for disrupting class repeatedly. 

El director decidió suspenderlo por interrumpir la clase repetidamente.

sentence
sentence
[Sustantivo]

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

sentencia

sentencia

Ex: His lawyer appealed the harsh sentence. 

Su abogado apeló la sentencia severa.

prison
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 visited her brother regularly while he was serving his sentence in prison. 

Ella visitaba a su hermano regularmente mientras cumplía su condena en prisión.

graffiti
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

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

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: The graffiti on the wall featured bright colors and bold designs that attracted the attention of passersby. 

El grafiti en la pared presentaba colores brillantes y diseños audaces que atraían la atención de los transeúntes.

vandalism
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

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

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Vandalism of public transportation facilities has become a growing concern for city officials. 

El vandalismo en las instalaciones de transporte público se ha convertido en una preocupación creciente para los funcionarios de la ciudad.

forensic
forensic
[Adjetivo]

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

forense

forense

Ex: The forensic lab was still analyzing the hair and fiber samples gathered from the victim's vehicle. 

El laboratorio forense todavía estaba analizando las muestras de cabello y fibras recogidas del vehículo de la víctima.

to commit
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath. 

Ella admitió cometer perjurio durante el juicio al proporcionar un testimonio falso bajo juramento.

arson
arson
[Sustantivo]

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

incendio provocado

incendio provocado

Ex: Arson investigations often involve examining evidence such as burn patterns and accelerants. 

Las investigaciones de incendios provocados a menudo implican examinar evidencia como patrones de quemaduras y acelerantes.

fraud
fraud
[Sustantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude

fraude

Ex: The victim lost a significant amount of money to an online fraud scheme that promised high returns but was fake. 

La víctima perdió una cantidad significativa de dinero en un esquema de fraude en línea que prometía altos rendimientos pero era falso.

to arrest
to arrest
[Verbo]

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

arrestar

arrestar

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime. 

Las autoridades tienen el poder de arrestar a quienes son sorprendidos en el acto de cometer un crimen.

to convict
to convict
[Verbo]

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

condenar

condenar

Ex: The prosecutor worked diligently to build a strong case that would convict the accused. 

El fiscal trabajó diligentemente para construir un caso sólido que condenaría al acusado.

to sentence

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

sentenciar

sentenciar

Ex: The judge carefully considered the evidence before deciding how to sentence the defendant. 

El juez consideró cuidadosamente la evidencia antes de decidir cómo sentenciar al acusado.

to get away with

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

salir impune de

salir impune de

Ex: The con artist tried to get away with scamming innocent people, but justice caught up to him. 

El estafador intentó salirse con la suya estafando a personas inocentes, pero la justicia lo alcanzó.

to sue
to sue
[Verbo]

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

demandar

demandar

Ex: The author opted to sue the publisher for copyright infringement. 

El autor optó por demandar al editor por infracción de derechos de autor.

to insure
to insure
[Verbo]

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

asegurar, garantizar

asegurar, garantizar

Ex: The company took steps to insure the quality of its products before releasing them. 

La empresa tomó medidas para asegurar la calidad de sus productos antes de lanzarlos.

claim
claim
[Sustantivo]

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

afirmación

afirmación

Ex: She made a claim that the painting was an original Van Gogh, but she couldn't prove it. 

Ella hizo una afirmación de que la pintura era un Van Gogh original, pero no pudo probarlo.

premium
premium
[Sustantivo]

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

prima, prima de seguro

prima, prima de seguro

Ex: A higher premium often means better coverage. 

Una prima más alta a menudo significa una mejor cobertura.

middle-aged
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: He felt more confident as a middle-aged professional. 

Se sentía más seguro como un profesional de mediana edad.

well-dressed
well-dressed
[Adjetivo]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

bien vestido, elegante

bien vestido, elegante

Ex: She received compliments for being well-dressed at the office party. 

Recibió cumplidos por estar bien vestida en la fiesta de la oficina.

far-fetched
far-fetched
[Adjetivo]

not probable and difficult to believe

inverosímil, rebuscado

inverosímil, rebuscado

Ex: They dismissed the far-fetched claims as mere speculation without evidence. 

Desestimaron las afirmaciones descabelladas como meras especulaciones sin evidencia.

tongue-tied
tongue-tied
[Adjetivo]

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

sin palabras, trabado

sin palabras, trabado

Ex: After hearing the unexpected compliment, he was left feeling tongue-tied. 

Después de escuchar el inesperado cumplido, se quedó sin palabras.

pig-headedly
pig-headedly
[Adverbio]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

obstinadamente, tercamente

obstinadamente, tercamente

Ex: Even when shown clear proof, he pig-headedly continued to argue. 

Incluso cuando se le mostraron pruebas claras, siguió discutiendo tercamente.

to gift-wrap

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

envolver como regalo, empacar como regalo

envolver como regalo, empacar como regalo

Ex: He learned how to gift-wrap neatly during the holidays. 

Aprendió a envolver regalos con pulcritud durante las fiestas.

fireproof
fireproof
[Adjetivo]

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

ignífugo, resistente al fuego

ignífugo, resistente al fuego

Ex: Firefighters wear fireproof suits for protection. 

Los bomberos usan trajes ignífugos para protección.

to aid
to aid
[Verbo]

to help or support others in doing something

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: The medical team aids patients in their recovery. 

El equipo médico ayuda a los pacientes en su recuperación.

to ax
to ax
[Verbo]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

cortar con hacha, talar con hacha

cortar con hacha, talar con hacha

Ex: The workers axed the logs for firewood. 

Los trabajadores tallaron los troncos para leña.

to back
to back
[Verbo]

to support someone or something

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: Investors were willing to back the startup, recognizing its potential for success. 

Los inversores estaban dispuestos a respaldar la startup, reconociendo su potencial de éxito.

to bid
to bid
[Verbo]

to try to achieve something

intentar

intentar

Ex: The town is bidding to host the next international film festival, promising extensive support and facilities. 

El pueblo está haciendo una oferta para albergar el próximo festival internacional de cine, prometiendo amplio apoyo e instalaciones.

blast
blast
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and violent release of energy, producing an explosion

explosión

explosión

Ex: The miners escaped uninjured after a small blast underground. 

Los mineros escaparon ilesos tras una pequeña explosión subterránea.

blaze
blaze
[Sustantivo]

a strong, bright flame or fire

llamarada

llamarada

Ex: The campfire burned as a cheerful blaze under the stars. 

La fogata ardía como una llamarada alegre bajo las estrellas.

clash
clash
[Sustantivo]

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

conflicto, choque

conflicto, choque

Ex: The courtroom was tense as the lawyers engaged in a clash over the interpretation of the evidence. 

El tribunal estaba tenso mientras los abogados se enfrascaban en un choque sobre la interpretación de las pruebas.

drama
drama
[Sustantivo]

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

dramatismo

dramatismo

to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

golpear, afectar

golpear, afectar

Ex: Small businesses were hit particularly badly during the economic downturn. 

Las pequeñas empresas fueron especialmente afectadas durante la crisis económica.

key
key
[Adjetivo]

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

clave

clave

Ex: Flexibility is a key attribute for adapting to changing circumstances. 

La flexibilidad es un atributo clave para adaptarse a las circunstancias cambiantes.

plea
plea
[Sustantivo]

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

declaración

declaración

Ex: She entered a plea of guilty to avoid a lengthy court proceeding. 

Ella presentó una declaración de culpabilidad para evitar un largo proceso judicial.

to quit
to quit
[Verbo]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

dejar

dejar

Ex: The company quit using outdated software and upgraded to a newer system. 

La empresa dejó de usar software obsoleto y actualizó a un sistema más nuevo.

to [catch] {sb} red-handed

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

pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, sorprender a alguien en pleno acto

pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, sorprender a alguien en pleno acto

Ex: The store owner caught the boy red-handed putting candy in his pocket. 

El dueño de la tienda pilló al niño con las manos en la masa metiéndose caramelos en el bolsillo.

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