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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 1 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "daunt", "attitude", "positive", etc.

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achievable
[Adjetivo]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

realizable, alcanzable

realizable, alcanzable

Ex: Regular practice makes fluency in a new language achievable.La práctica regular hace que la fluidez en un nuevo idioma sea **alcanzable**.
goal
[Sustantivo]

our purpose or desired result

meta, objetivo

meta, objetivo

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .Establecer **objetivos** a corto plazo puede ayudar a desglosar tareas más grandes en pasos manejables.
to face
[Verbo]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

enfrentar,  hacer frente

enfrentar, hacer frente

Ex: Right now , the organization is actively facing public scrutiny for its controversial decisions .En este momento, la organización **enfrenta** activamente el escrutinio público por sus decisiones controvertidas.

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.

to become a reality or be realized, typically in reference to a previously hoped for or desired outcome

Ex: Despite the challenges , his aspiration to start his own business come true.
ambition
[Sustantivo]

something that is greatly desired

ambición

ambición

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .Mi **ambición** es algún día escalar el Monte Everest.
attitude
[Sustantivo]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

actitud

actitud

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .Una buena **actitud** puede marcar una gran diferencia en la dinámica del equipo.
to daunt
[Verbo]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

intimidar, acobardar

intimidar, acobardar

Ex: The prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience daunted the shy student , leading to anxiety and self-doubt .La perspectiva de dar un discurso frente a una gran audiencia **atemorizó** al estudiante tímido, lo que llevó a la ansiedad y la falta de confianza en sí mismo.
to pick up
[Verbo]

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

adquirir, aprender sobre la marcha

Ex: Many immigrants pick up the local dialect just by conversing with neighbors .Muchos inmigrantes **adquieren** el dialecto local simplemente conversando con los vecinos.

to intentionally not take action or not address an issue or problem, especially when one should have, often resulting in a negative consequence

Ex: Ignoring deadlines letting things slide caused serious delays .
to master
[Verbo]

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

dominar

dominar

Ex: The athlete mastered her routine , making it flawless in the competition .La atleta **dominó** su rutina, haciéndola impecable en la competencia.
to garble
[Verbo]

to mix up, distort, or confuse information, typically in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use

confundir

confundir

Ex: The old recording was garbled, with parts of the conversation completely unintelligible .La vieja grabación estaba **distorsionada**, con partes de la conversación completamente ininteligibles.
overload
[Sustantivo]

an excessive amount of something that exceeds normal limits or capacity

sobrecarga, exceso

sobrecarga, exceso

Ex: The overload of emails in her inbox made it hard to find important messages .La **sobrecarga** de correos electrónicos en su bandeja de entrada hacía difícil encontrar mensajes importantes.
to babble
[Verbo]

to make random, meaningless sounds

balbucear, gorjear

balbucear, gorjear

Ex: He was too nervous and babbled instead of answering clearly .Estaba demasiado nervioso y **balbuceó** en lugar de responder claramente.
unintelligibly
[Adverbio]

difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend due to lacking clarity in speech, writing, or communication

ininteligiblemente, de manera ininteligible

ininteligiblemente, de manera ininteligible

Ex: The old recording played unintelligibly, filled with static and distortion .La vieja grabación sonó **ininteligiblemente**, llena de estática y distorsión.
dialect
[Sustantivo]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

dialecto

dialecto

Ex: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
clue
[Sustantivo]

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

pista

pista

Ex: The broken lock on the gate gave the police a clue about how the thief had entered the property .La cerradura rota en la puerta le dio a la policía una **pista** sobre cómo el ladrón había entrado a la propiedad.

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

sin pararse mucho a pensar

sin pararse mucho a pensar

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
to hear of
[Verbo]

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

saber de

saber de

Ex: I never heard of such a thing .Nunca **he oído hablar** de tal cosa.
by heart
[Frase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew by heart.

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: As a history professor, she knows historical events and dates like the back of her hand.

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: After so many rehearsals, the actors know their lines and characters inside out.
offhand
[Adverbio]

without any preparation or prior thought

sin pensarlo

sin pensarlo

Ex: She answered the question offhand, not realizing the importance of her response.Ella respondió a la pregunta **sin pensarlo**, sin darse cuenta de la importancia de su respuesta.

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Ex: The chances of success next to nothing given the challenging circumstances .
positive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

seguro

seguro

Ex: The team remained positive despite the setbacks .El equipo se mantuvo **positivo** a pesar de los contratiempos.
to head
[Verbo]

to move toward a particular direction

dirigirse

dirigirse

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .Ahora mismo, los estudiantes se dirigen activamente a la biblioteca para estudiar.
to pursue
[Verbo]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

perseguir

perseguir

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .El perro persiguió con entusiasmo la pelota de tenis que rebotaba.

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

lidiar con

lidiar con

Ex: As a therapist , she helps individuals deal with emotional challenges and personal growth .Como terapeuta, ayuda a las personas a **lidiar con** los desafíos emocionales y el crecimiento personal.

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

creer

creer

Ex: He does n't believe in the imposition of strict dress codes in schools .Él no **cree en** la imposición de códigos de vestimenta estrictos en las escuelas.
potential
[Sustantivo]

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

potencial, capacidad

potencial, capacidad

Ex: She has the potential to become a great leader with the right guidance .Ella tiene el **potencial** para convertirse en una gran líder con la orientación adecuada.

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverar

perseverar

Ex: The athletes were inspired to persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .Los atletas se inspiraron para **perseverar** en su entrenamiento, con miras a la próxima competencia.
to keep
[Verbo]

to do something many times or continue doing something

seguir, no dejar de

seguir, no dejar de

Ex: Why does he keep interrupting me ?¿Por qué **sigue** interrumpiéndome?
unfit
[Adjetivo]

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

incapaz, inadecuado

incapaz, inadecuado

Ex: The unstable ladder was unfit for reaching high shelves safely .La escalera inestable era **inadecuada** para alcanzar los estantes altos con seguridad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
out-
[Prefijo]

used to form verbs meaning to exceed or outperform

super-, sobre-

super-, sobre-

Ex: The young artist may soon outshine the masters who trained her.El joven artista pronto podría **superar** a los maestros que lo entrenaron.
arch-
[Prefijo]

used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant

archi-, super-

archi-, super-

Ex: An archenemy is a rival or opponent who is especially significant or dangerous.Un **arch**ienemigo es un rival u oponente que es especialmente significativo o peligroso.
mis-
[Prefijo]

used to imply an incorrect or mistaken action, or a negative or unfavorable outcome

mal, des

mal, des

ir-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

ir, in

ir, in

Ex: The plan was irrevocable, meaning it couldn't be undone.El plan era **ir**revocable, lo que significa que no se podía deshacer.
sub-
[Prefijo]

used to imply a position or status that is lower or beneath something else

sub, bajo

sub, bajo

Ex: In large organizations, a subcommittee handles specific tasks under the main committee.En las grandes organizaciones, un **sub**comité se encarga de tareas específicas bajo el comité principal.
super-
[Prefijo]

used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

super-, sobre-

super-, sobre-

Ex: The superstructure of the ship towers over the main deck.La **super**estructura del barco se eleva sobre la cubierta principal.
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