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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - Vocabulario

Aquí encontrarás las palabras de la Unidad 7 - Vocabulario en el libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "aviador", "compilación", "enfatizar", etc.

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profitable
[Adjetivo]

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

rentable

rentable

Ex: His innovative app quickly became one of the most profitable products in the tech industry .Su aplicación innovadora rápidamente se convirtió en uno de los productos más **rentables** de la industria tecnológica.
destruction
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

destrucción

destrucción

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .El derrame químico llevó a la **destrucción** del ecosistema local, afectando a la vida silvestre y a la vegetación.
illegally
[Adverbio]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

ilegalmente

ilegalmente

Ex: She was caught illegally selling counterfeit products online .
disappearance
[Sustantivo]

the act or instance of going missing, often without explanation or a trace left behind

desaparición, extinción

desaparición, extinción

Ex: The magician amazed the audience with the disappearance of the rabbit .El mago asombró al público con la **desaparición** del conejo.
dependent
[Adjetivo]

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

dependiente

dependiente

Ex: Some animals are highly dependent on their environment for survival.Algunos animales son altamente **dependientes** de su entorno para sobrevivir.

to highlight something and make it easier to notice by drawing attention toward it

clasificar

clasificar

Ex: The chef arranged the garnish to emphasize the dish ’s vibrant colors and textures .El chef dispuso la guarnición para **resaltar** los colores vibrantes y las texturas del plato.
afterward
[Adverbio]

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

después, más tarde, luego

después, más tarde, luego

Ex: She did n't plan to attend the workshop , but afterward, she realized how valuable it was .Ella no planeaba asistir al taller, pero **después**, se dio cuenta de lo valioso que era.
nationalization
[Sustantivo]

the process of transferring ownership and control of privately owned assets or industries to the government

nacionalización, estatización

nacionalización, estatización

globalization
[Sustantivo]

the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

globalización

globalización

Ex: The cultural influence of Hollywood is a major example of globalization in the entertainment industry .
compilation
[Sustantivo]

something such as a book, record, etc. that consists of different pieces taken from several sources

compilación

compilación

Ex: The software package is a compilation of useful tools for graphic design .El paquete de software es una **compilación** de herramientas útiles para el diseño gráfico.
enjoyment
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of pleasure that someone experiences from an activity, a thing or a situation

disfrute, goce

disfrute, goce

Ex: The children 's enjoyment at the amusement park was evident in their laughter .El **disfrute** de los niños en el parque de atracciones era evidente en sus risas.
harassment
[Sustantivo]

the act of subjecting someone to repeated and unwanted attacks, criticism, or other forms of harmful behavior

acoso, hostigamiento

acoso, hostigamiento

Ex: Laws have been strengthened to protect victims from harassment.Se han fortalecido las leyes para proteger a las víctimas del **acoso**.
retirement
[Sustantivo]

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

jubilación, retiro

jubilación, retiro

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren .La **jubilación** le permitió pasar más tiempo con sus nietos.
kindness
[Sustantivo]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

amabilidad, bondad

amabilidad, bondad

Ex: He was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers who helped him after his car broke down on the highway .Fue abrumado por la **amabilidad** de los extraños que lo ayudaron después de que su auto se averiara en la carretera.
emptiness
[Sustantivo]

a state of lacking substance or content, usually referring to a space or container that is completely without any material or matter

vacío, nada

vacío, nada

sadness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

tristeza

tristeza

Ex: His sudden departure left a lingering sadness in the hearts of his friends and family .Su repentina partida dejó una **tristeza** persistente en los corazones de sus amigos y familia.
redundancy
[Sustantivo]

a state of being no longer needed or useful, often due to the existence of a duplicate or replacement

redundancia

redundancia

Ex: The editor removed any redundancy from the article to make it more concise .El editor eliminó cualquier **redundancia** del artículo para hacerlo más conciso.
accuracy
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being without any errors

exactitud

exactitud

tendency
[Sustantivo]

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: His tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .Su **tendencia** hacia el perfeccionismo ralentizó el proyecto.
burglar
[Sustantivo]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

ladrón, ratero

ladrón, ratero

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .El **ladrón** fue captado por las cámaras de vigilancia, lo que facilitó a la policía identificarlo y arrestarlo.
aviator
[Sustantivo]

a person who operates an aircraft

aviador

aviador

Ex: The aviator adjusted his controls before preparing for landing .**El aviador** ajustó sus controles antes de prepararse para el aterrizaje.
motivator
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that provides motivation or encouragement to someone to complete a task, achieve a goal, or make a positive change

motivador, fuente de motivación

motivador, fuente de motivación

assistant
[Sustantivo]

a person who helps someone in their work

asistente

asistente

Ex: The research assistant helps gather data for the study .El **asistente** de investigación ayuda a recopilar datos para el estudio.
opponent
[Sustantivo]

someone who disagrees with a system, plan, etc. and intends to put an end to it or change it

adversario, oponente

adversario, oponente

Ex: The boxer and his opponent shook hands before the fight .El boxeador y su **oponente** se dieron la mano antes de la pelea.
entrant
[Sustantivo]

any individual or entity that is newly participating in a particular activity or competition

participante

participante

Ex: Despite being a late entrant, she managed to make a significant impact .A pesar de ser una **nueva participante**, logró causar un impacto significativo.
biologist
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a person who studies the science that deals with living organisms

biólogo

biólogo

Ex: The biologist worked in the lab to conduct experiments on how certain bacteria affect the human immune system .El **biólogo** trabajó en el laboratorio para realizar experimentos sobre cómo ciertas bacterias afectan el sistema inmunológico humano.
psychologist
[Sustantivo]

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

psicólogo, sicólogo

psicólogo, sicólogo

Ex: The psychologist emphasized the importance of self-care and mindfulness practices during therapy sessions .El **psicólogo** enfatizó la importancia del autocuidado y las prácticas de atención plena durante las sesiones de terapia.
spokesman
[Sustantivo]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

portavoz, representante

portavoz, representante

Ex: The spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .El **portavoz** negó los rumores que circulan sobre el futuro de la empresa.
businesswoman
[Sustantivo]

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

empresaria

empresaria

Ex: The businesswoman from France is visiting to explore potential partnerships .La **mujer de negocios** de Francia está visitando para explorar posibles asociaciones.
doorman
[Sustantivo]

a man working in a hotel, building, etc. who lets visitors in and helps them find a taxi

portero

portero

Ex: The doorman's keen observation skills helped ensure the safety and security of the building , as he carefully monitored arrivals and departures throughout the day .Las habilidades de observación agudas del **portero** ayudaron a garantizar la seguridad del edificio, mientras vigilaba cuidadosamente las llegadas y salidas durante todo el día.

to make someone want to do something by giving them a reason or encouragement

motivar, alentar

motivar, alentar

Ex: The organization has successfully motivated individuals to participate in various charitable activities .La organización ha logrado **motivar** a las personas para que participen en diversas actividades benéficas.

to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

cautivar

cautivar

Ex: The adorable antics of the kittens captivated the children , bringing joy to their hearts .Las adorables travesuras de los gatitos **cautivaron** a los niños, llevando alegría a sus corazones.

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolerar, soportar

tolerar, soportar

Ex: Employees learn to tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .Los empleados aprenden a **tolerar** los desafíos del lugar de trabajo para mantener un ambiente positivo y productivo.

to use satire in order to criticize or ridicule a system, person, etc.

satirizar

satirizar

to make something easier or less complex to understand, do, etc.

simplificar

simplificar

Ex: The speaker simplified the technical jargon during the presentation to make it accessible to a broader audience .El orador **simplificó** la jerga técnica durante la presentación para hacerla accesible a una audiencia más amplia.
to clarify
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

aclarar, clarificar

aclarar, clarificar

Ex: The author included footnotes to clarify historical references in the book .El autor incluyó notas al pie para **aclarar** las referencias históricas en el libro.
to testify
[Verbo]

to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

testificar, declarar

testificar, declarar

Ex: The court relies on witnesses who are willing to testify truthfully for a fair trial .El tribunal depende de testigos que están dispuestos a **testificar** con veracidad para un juicio justo.
to lighten
[Verbo]

to make something brighter or clearer in color

aclarar

aclarar

Ex: He added lemon juice to the sauce to lighten its color and enhance the flavor .Añadió jugo de limón a la salsa para **aclarar** su color y realzar el sabor.

to make something clear or understandable, often by providing new or relevant information

aclarar

aclarar

Ex: olunteering at a wildlife sanctuary can enlighten the issue of conservation biology .El voluntariado en un santuario de vida silvestre puede **iluminar** el tema de la biología de la conservación.
to broaden
[Verbo]

to expand or enlarge the size or dimensions of something

ensanchar, ampliar

ensanchar, ampliar

Ex: The government decided to broaden access to healthcare services .El gobierno decidió **ampliar** el acceso a los servicios de salud.
manual
[Adjetivo]

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

manual, de mano

manual, de mano

Ex: He prefers manual labor over desk jobs because he enjoys working with his hands.Prefiere el trabajo **manual** sobre los trabajos de escritorio porque disfruta trabajar con sus manos.
practical
[Adjetivo]

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

práctico

práctico

Ex: They designed a practical solution to reduce energy consumption in the building .Diseñaron una solución **práctica** para reducir el consumo de energía en el edificio.
phenomenal
[Adjetivo]

related to a remarkable or exceptional occurrence that is observed or experienced

fenomenal

fenomenal

tolerant
[Adjetivo]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

tolerante

tolerante

Ex: The tolerant parent encouraged their children to explore their own beliefs and values , supporting them even if they differed from their own .
urgent
[Adjetivo]

needing immediate action or attention

urgente, apremiante

urgente, apremiante

Ex: Urgent action is required to stop the spread of the virus in the community .Se requiere una acción **urgente** para detener la propagación del virus en la comunidad.
permanent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente, fijo

permanente, fijo

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .Su residencia **permanente** en la ciudad le permitió involucrarse profundamente en las actividades de la comunidad local.
selfish
[Adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .El político **egoísta** priorizó su propia agenda sobre las necesidades de sus electores.
childish
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

infantil, pueril

infantil, pueril

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .La broma **infantil** de esconder las pertenencias de alguien puede parecer inofensiva, pero puede causar frustración e inconvenientes.
polish
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

polaco

polaco

Ex: They danced to a popular Polish folk song .Bailaron al ritmo de una canción folclórica **polaca** popular.
hopeful
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

optimista, prometedor

optimista, prometedor

Ex: The hopeful politician delivered a speech brimming with optimism , inspiring the nation to work for a better future .El político **esperanzado** pronunció un discurso lleno de optimismo, inspirando a la nación a trabajar por un futuro mejor.

to envision something in its best or perfect form

idealizar

idealizar

Ex: Many artists idealize nature in their works , showcasing its untouched beauty .Muchos artistas **idealizan** la naturaleza en sus obras, mostrando su belleza intacta.

to describe the qualities of someone or something in a certain manner

calificar

calificar

Ex: The biologist characterized the newly discovered species as a nocturnal predator with sharp claws and keen senses .El biólogo **caracterizó** la especie recién descubierta como un depredador nocturno con garras afiladas y sentidos agudos.
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