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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 3 - Lección 2

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - Lección 2 del libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "maverick", "avid", "depict", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
gripping
[Adjetivo]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

apasionante, absorbente

apasionante, absorbente

Ex: The gripping true-crime podcast delved into the details of the case, leaving listeners eager for each new episode.El podcast de crímenes reales **cautivador** profundizó en los detalles del caso, dejando a los oyentes ansiosos por cada nuevo episodio.
best-selling
[Adjetivo]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

más vendido,  exitoso

más vendido, exitoso

Ex: The best-selling toy of the holiday season sold out in stores .El juguete **más vendido** de la temporada navideña se agotó en las tiendas.
moving
[Adjetivo]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

emotivo, conmovedor

emotivo, conmovedor

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.La actuación **conmovedora** de la orquesta capturó perfectamente la esencia de las emociones del compositor.
readable
[Adjetivo]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

entretenido, ameno

entretenido, ameno

Ex: She prefers readable textbooks that explain concepts clearly .Ella prefiere libros de texto **legibles** que expliquen los conceptos con claridad.
bookworm
[Sustantivo]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

ratón de biblioteca, devorador de libros

ratón de biblioteca, devorador de libros

Ex: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .El **ratón de biblioteca** pasó horas navegando por la librería.
one-dimensional
[Adjetivo]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

unidimensional, lineal

unidimensional, lineal

Ex: Scientists modeled the object in a one-dimensional framework before adding complexity .Los científicos modelaron el objeto en un marco **unidimensional** antes de añadir complejidad.
hooked
[Adjetivo]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

adicto

adicto

Ex: She became hooked on painkillers after her surgery .Ella se volvió **adicta** a los analgésicos después de su cirugía.
interesting
[Adjetivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

interesante

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .El profesor hizo la lección **interesante** incluyendo actividades interactivas.
appreciated
[Adjetivo]

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apreciado, reconocido

apreciado, reconocido

Ex: The appreciated gesture of kindness brightened her day .El gesto de amabilidad **apreciado** alegró su día.
involved
[Adjetivo]

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

involucrado, comprometido

involucrado, comprometido

Ex: The police were called to mediate the dispute between the two involved parties .La policía fue llamada para mediar en la disputa entre las dos partes **involucradas**.
avid
[Adjetivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

ávido

Ex: The avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .El aprendiz **ávido** busca constantemente nuevos conocimientos y habilidades para mejorarse a sí mismo.
to depict
[Verbo]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

describir

describir

Ex: The artist has been depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .El artista ha estado **representando** diversas tradiciones culturales durante todo el año.
weather-beaten
[Adjetivo]

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

castigado por el clima, desgastado por los elementos

castigado por el clima, desgastado por los elementos

Ex: The tiny weather-beaten church at the hilltop had stood strong for over a century .La pequeña iglesia **castigada por el clima** en la cima de la colina había permanecido fuerte durante más de un siglo.
farseeing
[Adjetivo]

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

clarividente, perspicaz

clarividente, perspicaz

Ex: His farseeing abilities allowed him to detect small details from great distances.Sus habilidades **clarividentes** le permitieron detectar pequeños detalles desde grandes distancias.
hell-raiser
[Sustantivo]

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

alborotador, revoltoso

alborotador, revoltoso

Ex: The town ’s biggest hell-raiser always found himself in trouble with the law .El mayor **alborotador** del pueblo siempre se encontraba en problemas con la ley.
maverick
[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

inconformista

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.En una habitación llena de seguidores, él destacaba como el **inconformista**.
self-conscious
[Adjetivo]

(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being

consciente de sí mismo, auto-consciente

consciente de sí mismo, auto-consciente

Ex: The study explored how children become self-conscious as they develop a sense of identity .El estudio exploró cómo los niños se vuelven **conscientes de sí mismos** a medida que desarrollan un sentido de identidad.
washed-out
[Adjetivo]

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

descolorido, desvaído

descolorido, desvaído

Ex: The washed-out colors of the mural told a story of neglect , with details barely visible .Los colores **desvaídos** del mural contaban una historia de abandono, con detalles apenas visibles.
fast-moving
[Adjetivo]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rápido, de movimiento rápido

rápido, de movimiento rápido

Ex: The fast-moving car sped down the highway, weaving through traffic with remarkable agility.El coche **de movimiento rápido** aceleró por la autopista, esquivando el tráfico con una agilidad notable.
hotheaded
[Adjetivo]

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

impulsivo, temperamental

impulsivo, temperamental

Ex: The coach benched the hot-headed player after his aggressive outburst.El entrenador sentó en el banquillo al jugador **impulsivo** después de su arrebato agresivo.
hardworking
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

trabajador

trabajador

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.Su equipo **trabajador** completó el proyecto antes de lo previsto, gracias a su dedicación.
open-minded
[Adjetivo]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

de mentalidad abierta

de mentalidad abierta

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .El gerente fomentó un ambiente de trabajo **de mente abierta** donde los empleados se sentían cómodos compartiendo ideas innovadoras.
good-looking
[Adjetivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guapo

guapo

Ex: The new actor in the movie is very good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .El nuevo actor en la película es muy **guapo**, y muchas personas admiran su apariencia.
freethinking
[Adjetivo]

forming one's own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

librepensamiento

librepensamiento

Ex: A freethinking society encourages open debate and new ideas.
fun-loving
[Adjetivo]

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

divertido, alegre

divertido, alegre

Ex: The film ’s fun-loving hero brought humor to even the toughest situations .El héroe **alegre** de la película llevó humor incluso a las situaciones más difíciles.
single-minded
[Adjetivo]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

resuelto

resuelto

Ex: The team worked with a single-minded focus on completing the project .El equipo trabajó con un enfoque **único** en completar el proyecto.
self-sufficient
[Adjetivo]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosuficiente,  independiente

autosuficiente, independiente

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .El programa anima a los estudiantes a ser **autosuficientes** desarrollando habilidades prácticas para vivir de forma independiente.
thick-skinned
[Adjetivo]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

insensible, de piel gruesa

insensible, de piel gruesa

Ex: Despite the criticism , he remained thick-skinned and continued with his plan .A pesar de las críticas, se mantuvo **de piel gruesa** y continuó con su plan.
kind-hearted
[Adjetivo]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

bondadoso, de buen corazón

bondadoso, de buen corazón

Ex: His kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger 's meal left a lasting impression .Su gesto **bondadoso** de pagar la comida de un extraño dejó una impresión duradera.
standoffish
[Adjetivo]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

distante, reservado

distante, reservado

Ex: She mistook his shyness for standoffishness, but he was simply uncomfortable in large social gatherings.Ella confundió su timidez con **distanciamiento**, pero simplemente estaba incómodo en grandes reuniones sociales.
career-oriented
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

orientado a la carrera, enfocado en la carrera

orientado a la carrera, enfocado en la carrera

absent-minded
[Adjetivo]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

distraído, despistado

distraído, despistado

Ex: The artist 's absent-minded demeanor was a sign of her deep focus on her creative work .El comportamiento **distraído** del artista era una señal de su profunda concentración en su trabajo creativo.
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