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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 9 - Referencia

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Total English - Advanced
abstract
[Adjetivo]

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

abstracto, abstracta

abstracto, abstracta

Ex: Love is abstract concept that can not be touched .
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: He had striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .
avant-garde
[Adjetivo]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

vanguardista

vanguardista

Ex: In the realm of visual artavant-garde painters explore new forms of expression , pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization .
tranquil
[Adjetivo]

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

calmo

calmo

colorful
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

colorido

colorido

Ex: The springtime brought a burst colorful blossoms to the park .
plain
[Adjetivo]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

sencillo, liso, llano

Ex: The curtains plain, allowing ample sunlight to filter into the room .
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: The companytraditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .
monochrome
[Adjetivo]

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

monocromático

monocromático

disturbing
[Adjetivo]

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

inquietante, preocupante

inquietante, preocupante

Ex: disturbing realization that someone had been stalking her sent chills down her spine .
figurative
[Adjetivo]

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

figurativo

figurativo

Ex: Figurative art often tells a story through realistic imagery .
dull
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

apagado

apagado

Ex: She wore dull brown sweater that blended into the background .
stunning
[Adjetivo]

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

taste
[Sustantivo]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

gusto

gusto

Ex: Developing a taste in fashion often involves exploring different styles and understanding personal preferences .

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: Hebeen into video games since he was a kid and still spends most of his free time playing them .

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

Ex: If horror movies areyour cup of tea, you might want to skip this one .
evocative
[Adjetivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, evocativo

evocador, evocativo

intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him intriguing character to his neighbors .
quirky
[Adjetivo]

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

peculiar, singular

peculiar, singular

Ex: The moviequirky characters added a touch of humor to the plot .
cliched
[Adjetivo]

lacking originality or freshness

tópico

tópico

breathtaking
[Adjetivo]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

novel
[Adjetivo]

new and unlike anything else

novedoso, original

novedoso, original

Ex: He came up with novel strategy to improve sales .
stereotype
[Sustantivo]

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

estereotipo

estereotipo

Ex: The ad challenged stereotype that certain jobs are only for men .
unconventional
[Adjetivo]

not following established customs or norms

no convencional, inusual

no convencional, inusual

Ex: unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

Ex: The film director 's innovative approach to broke ground and challenged traditional filmmaking techniques .
to pique
[Verbo]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

ofender

ofender

Ex: Her critical piqued his annoyance .
curiosity
[Sustantivo]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: The childcuriosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .

to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

Ex: His exceptional performance in the competition caused everyone sit up and take notice.
classic
[Adjetivo]

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

clásico

clásico

Ex: classic grey suit is perfect for any formal occasion , regardless of changing trends .
classical
[Adjetivo]

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

clásico

clásico

Ex: The novel ’s themes classical ideas of heroism and sacrifice .
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Learning a new language opportunities for travel and cultural exchange .
possibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

posibilidad, potencial

posibilidad, potencial

in the end
[Adverbio]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

al final, finalmente

al final, finalmente

Ex: He had doubts at first , in the end, he trusted his instincts .

to be accepted or integrated into a group of people who share a common cultural, social, or economic status

integrarse en, encajar en

integrarse en, encajar en

Ex: Sometimes it can be difficult fit into a new group of friends , but she eventually found her place .
to suit
[Verbo]

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

adaptar, convener

adaptar, convener

Ex: This job suits my career aspirations and offers room for growth .
vacation
[Sustantivo]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

vacaciones

vacaciones

Ex: I need vacation to relax and recharge my batteries .
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

(in a hotel, etc.) an available room

habitación libre

habitación libre

Ex: The innkeeper offered a discount on vacancy to attract more guests during the offseason .
propaganda
[Sustantivo]

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The rise of social media has made it easier to propaganda quickly and widely .
advertising
[Sustantivo]

a paid announcement that draws public attention to a product or service

publicidad

publicidad

Ex: advertising methods like TV and radio are still very effective for large brands .
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, sensata

sensato, sensata

Ex: sensible, she avoided risky investments .
sensitive
[Adjetivo]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

sensible

Ex: The nursesensitive care helped put the patient at ease .

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: I ’m not at the moment, but I ’ll call you later .
actually
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

realmente

realmente

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , actually a thriving art studio .
friendly
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

simpático

simpático

Ex: friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .
sympathetic
[Adjetivo]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

comprensivo

comprensivo

Ex: The therapist provided sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .
to assist
[Verbo]

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: The assisted the athlete in improving their performance .
to attend
[Verbo]

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

asistir a

asistir a

Ex: As a professional , it is essential attend industry conferences for networking opportunities .
reunion
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

reunión

reunión

Ex: The reunion gave old classmates a chance to reconnect .
meeting
[Sustantivo]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

reunión, junta

reunión, junta

Ex: We have meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow .
to prove
[Verbo]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

probar

probar

Ex: The experiment proves the hypothesis .
to test
[Verbo]

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

poner a prueba

poner a prueba

Ex: The chef test different recipes to find the perfect combination of flavors .
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