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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - Referencia

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - Referencia del libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "cosmopolita", "cuidado de la salud", "ponerse al día", 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: cosmopolitan festival celebrated cultural diversity with vibrant performances .
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 infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .
mild
[Adjetivo]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

templado

templado

Ex: mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .
freedom
[Sustantivo]

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

libertad

libertad

Ex: The protesters demanded freedom for all citizens .
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .

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

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

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 monument to remember those who lost their lives .
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 delictivo

tasa de criminalidad, índice delictivo

Ex: Researchers analyze crime rate to study social trends .
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: Many people faced unemployment during the global financial crisis .
congestion
[Sustantivo]

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

congestión, tráfico

congestión, tráfico

Ex: Authorities worked to ease congestion near the busy intersection .
pollution
[Sustantivo]

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

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
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 racial and ethnic background .
no-go area
[Sustantivo]

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

zona restringida, área prohibida

zona restringida, área prohibida

Ex: The construction site is no-go area for unauthorized personnel for safety reasons .
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, ocio nocturno

vida nocturna, ocio nocturno

Ex: She loves nightlife scene , especially the energetic dance clubs and rooftop bars .

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

Ex: Their vacation took off the beaten track, deep into the wilderness , where they encountered breathtaking natural beauty .
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

inmaculado, virgen

inmaculado, virgen

Ex: The remote village maintained unspoiled charm , with traditional houses and untouched landscapes .
diverse
[Adjetivo]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

diverso

diverso

tranquil
[Adjetivo]

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

calmo

calmo

side by side
[Adjetivo]

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

lado a lado, uno al lado del otro

lado a lado, uno al lado del otro

vast
[Adjetivo]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vasto, enorme

vasto, enorme

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .
rundown
[Adjetivo]

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

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents .
stunning
[Adjetivo]

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

packed
[Adjetivo]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

abarrotado, repleto

abarrotado, repleto

Ex: The concert attracted packed crowd , with no empty seats in sight .
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, ajetreado

bullicioso, ajetreado

Ex: bustling airport was a hive of activity , with travelers rushing to catch their flights .

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

ponerse de moda

ponerse de moda

to turn up
[Verbo]

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

aparecer, presentarse

aparecer, presentarse

Ex: The turned up at the charity event to show support .
to get by
[Verbo]

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

apañarse, sobrevivir

apañarse, sobrevivir

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn get by with limited supplies and survival skills .
to fit in
[Verbo]

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

congeniar

congeniar

Ex: Over time , he learned fit in with the local traditions and lifestyle .
to do up
[Verbo]

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

arreglarse, maquillarse

arreglarse, maquillarse

Ex: Wanting to make a good impression , she decided do up her hair and apply subtle makeup for the job interview .
to fill in
[Verbo]

to write all the information that is needed in a form

llenar

llenar

Ex: I filling in the application form for the new job .
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 carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .

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

encontrar

encontrar

Ex: I did n't expect come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .
to take to
[Verbo]

to start to like someone or something

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

encariñarse con, aficionarse a

Ex: The took to the charity event , showing overwhelming support .
to see to
[Verbo]

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

ocuparse

ocuparse

Ex: The manager see to the customer complaints promptly .

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

aguantar

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you get through it .

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

idear

idear

Ex: came up with a creative solution to the problem .
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 tanto

mantenerse al día, estar al tanto

Ex: In the rapidly evolving tech industry , it 's crucial keep up with the latest advancements and trends .

to be the most important factor in a situation

ser cuestión de

ser cuestión de

Ex: Winning the game come down to who makes fewer mistakes .

to escape from someone or somewhere

escaparse

escaparse

to leave a surface and begin flying

despegar

despegar

Ex: As the helicopter prepared take off, the rotor blades began to spin .

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

devolver, pagar de vuelta

devolver, pagar de vuelta

Ex: I need pay back the money I borrowed from John .

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

cuidar

cuidar

Ex: The looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .

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

ponerse al día, alcanzar

ponerse al día, alcanzar

to stay on
[Verbo]

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

permanecer, quedarse

permanecer, quedarse

Ex: The musician decided stay on with the band for another album and tour .
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