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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - Referencia

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cost of living

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

Ex: Cities with a high cost of living often offer higher salaries to compensate. 
cosmopolitan
cosmopolitan
[Adjetivo]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

cosmopolita

cosmopolita

Ex: The city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere made it a melting pot of diverse cultures. 
infrastructure
infrastructure
[Sustantivo]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infraestructura

infraestructura

Ex: The government invested billions in rebuilding the nation's aging infrastructure. 
mild
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: After weeks of cold, the mild day felt like a gift. 
freedom
freedom
[Sustantivo]

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

libertad

libertad

Ex: He enjoyed the freedom to travel wherever he wanted. 
healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
standard of living

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

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Improved infrastructure and healthcare services have contributed to a higher standard of living in urban areas. 
monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

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

monumento

monumento

Ex: The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war. 
crime rate
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: The city’s crime rate has decreased due to better law enforcement. 
unemployment
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: She struggled with unemployment after being laid off from her job at the factory. 
congestion
congestion
[Sustantivo]

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

congestión, embotellamiento

congestión, embotellamiento

Ex: There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour. 
pollution
pollution
[Sustantivo]

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

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
racial
racial
[Adjetivo]

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

racial

racial

Ex: Racial discrimination is a serious issue that affects many communities. 
no-go area
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: He reported from one of the city's no-go areas. 
nightlife
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: The city's nightlife offers an array of bars, clubs, and live music venues. 
off the beaten (track|path|route)

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

fuera de las rutas habituales, alejado del bullicio

fuera de las rutas habituales, alejado del bullicio

Ex: We found a small village off the beaten path, far from the tourist crowds. 
unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: We hiked to an unspoiled beach where the water was crystal clear and the sand pristine. 
diverse
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

Ex: The team consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of experiences and perspectives to the table. 
tranquil
tranquil
[Adjetivo]

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

calmo

calmo

Ex: The tranquil lake mirrored the clear blue sky, offering a perfect escape from the busy world. 
side by side
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: The two houses stood side by side on the quiet street. 
vast
vast
[Adjetivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto, enorme

vasto, enorme

Ex: The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them. 
rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

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

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The old rundown hotel was in desperate need of repairs. 
stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The stunning landscape of the countryside was captured in the artist's painting. 
packed
packed
[Adjetivo]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

abarrotado, lleno

abarrotado, lleno

Ex: The stadium was packed with fans cheering for their favorite team. 
bustling
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 market was filled with vendors shouting, customers bargaining, and the aroma of fresh food. 
to catch on

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

ponerse de moda

ponerse de moda

Ex: The new diet fad is catching on, attracting individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle. 
to turn up
to turn up
[Verbo]

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

aparecer, llegar

aparecer, llegar

Ex: She turned up at the party just as it was ending. 
to get by
to get by
[Verbo]

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

arreglárselas, apañárselas

arreglárselas, apañárselas

Ex: He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures. 
to fit in
to fit in
[Verbo]

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

congeniar

congeniar

Ex: Moving to a new school can be challenging, but she quickly found a way to fit in with her classmates. 
to do up
to do up
[Verbo]

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

arreglarse, emperifollarse

arreglarse, emperifollarse

Ex: She took extra time to do herself up for the special occasion, choosing an elegant dress and coordinating accessories. 
to fill in
to fill in
[Verbo]

to write all the information that is needed in a form

llenar

llenar

Ex: I am filling in the application form for the new job. 
hold up
hold up
[Oración]

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

retrasar

retrasar

Ex: Hold up a minute, I need to finish this task first. 
to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

realizar

realizar

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
to come across

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

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood. 
to take to
to take to
[Verbo]

to start to like someone or something

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

Ex: The team took to the coach's leadership style from the beginning. 
to see to
to see to
[Verbo]

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

ocuparse

ocuparse

Ex: He will see to the safety regulations before the project begins. 
to get through

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

aguantar

Ex: She managed to get through the tough times after losing her job. 
to come up with

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

idear

idear

Ex: By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal. 
to keep up
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: The tech-savvy individual always keeps up, ensuring they are ahead in the latest gadgets. 
to come down to

to be the most important factor in a situation

ser cuestión de

ser cuestión de

Ex: The success of the project will come down to how well the team collaborates. 
to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

escaparse

escaparse

Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him. 
to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

despegar

despegar

Ex: The airplane is ready to take off from the runway. 
to pay back

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

devolver, pagar de vuelta

devolver, pagar de vuelta

Ex: They set up a monthly plan to pay the bank back for the mortgage. 
to look after

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
to catch up

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: She needs to catch up on the work she missed during her absence. 
to stay on
to stay on
[Verbo]

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

permanecer, seguir

permanecer, seguir

Ex: He plans to stay on as the company's CEO for another year. 
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