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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "cosmopolita", "atención médica", "captar", etc.

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the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

Ex: Retirees often move to countries with a cost of living to stretch their savings .
cosmopolitan
[Adjetivo]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

cosmopolita

cosmopolita

Ex: The university’s cosmopolitan student body fostered an environment of global understanding.El cuerpo estudiantil **cosmopolita** de la universidad fomentó un entorno de comprensión global.
infrastructure
[Sustantivo]

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infraestructura

infraestructura

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .El terremoto dañó la **infraestructura** crítica, dejando a miles de personas sin electricidad ni agua limpia.
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: A mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .Un día de otoño **suave** es perfecto para un paseo por el parque.
freedom
[Sustantivo]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

libertad

libertad

Ex: The protesters demanded greater freedom for all citizens .Los manifestantes exigieron mayor **libertad** para todos los ciudadanos.
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .Los avances en tecnología han revolucionado la **atención médica** moderna, haciendo que los tratamientos sean más efectivos y accesibles.

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .
monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at the monument to remember those who lost their lives .Cada año, se lleva a cabo un servicio conmemorativo en el **monumento** para recordar a quienes perdieron la vida.
crime rate
[Sustantivo]

the number or frequency of criminal offenses that occur within a specific population or geographic area over a particular period of time, often expressed as a ratio or percentage

tasa de criminalidad, índice de delincuencia

tasa de criminalidad, índice de delincuencia

Ex: Researchers analyze the crime rate to study social trends .Los investigadores analizan la **tasa de criminalidad** para estudiar las tendencias sociales.
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Muchas personas enfrentaron un **desempleo** prolongado durante la crisis financiera global.
congestion
[Sustantivo]

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

congestión, embotellamiento

congestión, embotellamiento

Ex: Traffic congestion is a major issue during the holidays.La **congestión** del tráfico es un problema importante durante las vacaciones.
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .La **contaminación** causada por los desechos plásticos es una crisis ambiental creciente.
racial
[Adjetivo]

related to the way humankind is sometimes divided into, which is based on physical attributes or shared ancestry

racial

racial

Ex: The census includes questions about racial and ethnic background .El censo incluye preguntas sobre el origen **racial** y étnico.
no-go area
[Sustantivo]

a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in

zona prohibida, área restringida

zona prohibida, área restringida

Ex: The construction site is a no-go area for unauthorized personnel for safety reasons .El sitio de construcción es una **zona prohibida** para personal no autorizado por razones de seguridad.
nightlife
[Sustantivo]

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

vida nocturna, animación nocturna

vida nocturna, animación nocturna

Ex: She loves the nightlife scene , especially the energetic dance clubs and rooftop bars .A ella le encanta la **vida nocturna**, especialmente los clubes de baile llenos de energía y los bares en la azotea.

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

Ex: They went off the beaten route to find an untouched beach for their vacation.
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.La fruta fue recolectada en el punto máximo de madurez y aún estaba **intacta** cuando llegó al mercado.
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: The festival showcased diverse musical genres .El festival mostró géneros musicales **diversos**.
tranquil
[Adjetivo]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

calmo

calmo

Ex: His tranquil demeanor helped calm those around him during the stressful situation.Su actitud **tranquila** ayudó a calmar a los que lo rodeaban durante la situación estresante.
side by side
[Adjetivo]

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

uno al lado del otro, adyacentes

uno al lado del otro, adyacentes

Ex: Their desks were placed side by side to encourage teamwork .Sus escritorios fueron colocados **uno al lado del otro** para fomentar el trabajo en equipo.
vast
[Adjetivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto, enorme

vasto, enorme

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see the vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .Desde la cima de la montaña, podían ver el **vasto** valle abajo, salpicado de pequeños pueblos.
rundown
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.La pequeña tienda **deteriorada** apenas atraía clientes ya.
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Los efectos especiales de la película eran tan **impresionantes** que parecían casi reales.
packed
[Adjetivo]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

abarrotado, lleno

abarrotado, lleno

Ex: The concert attracted a packed crowd , with no empty seats in sight .El concierto atrajo a una multitud **abarrotada**, sin asientos vacíos a la vista.
bustling
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

bullicioso, animado

bullicioso, animado

Ex: The bustling airport was a hive of activity , with travelers rushing to catch their flights .El aeropuerto **bullicioso** era un hervidero de actividad, con viajeros apresurándose para tomar sus vuelos.

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

ponerse de moda

ponerse de moda

Ex: His music did n’t catch on until years after its release .Su música no **prendió** hasta años después de su lanzamiento.
to turn up
[Verbo]

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

aparecer, llegar

aparecer, llegar

Ex: The celebrity turned up at the charity event to show support .La celebridad **apareció** en el evento benéfico para mostrar su apoyo.
to get by
[Verbo]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

arreglárselas, apañárselas

arreglárselas, apañárselas

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills .En la naturaleza, aprendes a **arreglártelas** con suministros limitados y habilidades de supervivencia.
to fit in
[Verbo]

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

congeniar

congeniar

Ex: Over time , he learned to fit in with the local traditions and lifestyle .Con el tiempo, aprendió a **adaptarse** a las tradiciones y al estilo de vida local.
to do up
[Verbo]

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

arreglarse, emperifollarse

arreglarse, emperifollarse

Ex: The event called for a more formal look, so everyone took the opportunity to do themselves up in classy outfits.El evento requería un look más formal, así que todos aprovecharon la oportunidad para **arreglarse** con atuendos elegantes.
to fill in
[Verbo]

to write all the information that is needed in a form

llenar

llenar

Ex: The secretary filled the boss's schedule in with the upcoming appointments.La secretaria **llenó** la agenda del jefe con las próximas citas.
hold up
[Oración]

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

retrasar

retrasar

Ex: Hold up, can you repeat that last part?

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

realizar

realizar

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Antes de tomar una decisión, es crucial **llevar a cabo** un análisis de costo-beneficio de los cambios propuestos.

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .No esperaba **encontrarme con** un viejo amigo de la secundaria en la conferencia, pero fue una grata sorpresa.
to take to
[Verbo]

to start to like someone or something

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

Ex: The community took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .La comunidad **se aficionó** al evento benéfico, mostrando un apoyo abrumador.
to see to
[Verbo]

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

ocuparse

ocuparse

Ex: The manager will see to the customer complaints promptly .El gerente **se encargará** de las quejas de los clientes con prontitud.

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

aguantar

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you can get through it .Es una fase difícil, pero con apoyo, puedes **superarla**.

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

idear

idear

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Se nos ocurrió una solución creativa al problema.
to keep up
[Verbo]

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

mantenerse al día, estar al corriente

mantenerse al día, estar al corriente

Ex: In the rapidly evolving tech industry , it 's crucial to keep up with the latest advancements and trends .En la industria tecnológica en rápida evolución, es crucial **mantenerse al día** con los últimos avances y tendencias.

to be the most important factor in a situation

ser cuestión de

ser cuestión de

Ex: Winning the game will come down to who makes fewer mistakes .Ganar el juego **se reducirá a** quién comete menos errores.

to escape from someone or somewhere

escaparse

escaparse

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.El ladrón de bancos intentó **escaparse** con el dinero robado, pero la policía lo alcanzó.

to leave a surface and begin flying

despegar

despegar

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .Mientras el helicóptero se preparaba para **despegar**, las palas del rotor comenzaron a girar.

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

devolver, pagar de vuelta

devolver, pagar de vuelta

Ex: I need to pay back the money I borrowed from John .Necesito **devolver** el dinero que le pedí prestado a John.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .La empresa **cuida** de sus empleados proporcionándoles un entorno de trabajo seguro y saludable.

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

ponerse al día, alcanzar

ponerse al día, alcanzar

Ex: The company struggled to catch up with the rapidly evolving market trends.La empresa luchó por **alcanzar** las tendencias del mercado en rápida evolución.
to stay on
[Verbo]

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

permanecer, seguir

permanecer, seguir

Ex: The musician decided to stay on with the band for another album and tour .El músico decidió **seguir** con la banda para otro álbum y gira.
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