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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 9 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "abstracto", "intrigante", "comprensivo", etc.

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abstract
abstract
[Adjetivo]

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

abstracto, conceptual

abstracto, conceptual

Ex: The theory was too abstract for most people to grasp easily. 

La teoría era demasiado abstracta para que la mayoría de la gente la comprendiera fácilmente.

striking
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: His striking blue hair and elaborate tattoos made him a memorable figure in the local art scene. 
avant-garde
avant-garde
[Adjetivo]

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

vanguardista

vanguardista

Ex: The avant-garde composer experimented with unconventional instrumentation and avant-garde techniques, producing compositions that defied conventional musical conventions. 

El compositor vanguardista experimentó con instrumentación no convencional y técnicas vanguardistas, produciendo composiciones que desafiaban las convenciones musicales tradicionales.

tranquil
tranquil
[Adjetivo]

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

calmo

calmo

Ex: After the chaotic meeting, he sought a tranquil spot by the river to clear his mind. 

Después de la reunión caótica, buscó un lugar tranquilo junto al río para despejar su mente.

colorful
colorful
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

colorido

colorido

Ex: The butterfly's wings were strikingly colorful with intricate patterns. 

Las alas de la mariposa eran llamativamente coloridas con patrones intrincados.

plain
plain
[Adjetivo]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

sencillo, liso, llano

Ex: His shirt was plain, without any stripes, dots, or other designs. 

Su camisa era sencilla, sin rayas, puntos u otros diseños.

traditional
traditional
[Adjetivo]

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

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style, with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps. 

Decoró su sala de estar en un estilo tradicional, con muebles de madera clásicos y lámparas antiguas.

monochrome
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

Ex: The film was shot in monochrome to give it a classic, timeless feel. 

La película fue filmada en monocromo para darle un aspecto clásico y atemporal.

disturbing
disturbing
[Adjetivo]

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

inquietante, preocupante

inquietante, preocupante

Ex: The disturbing behavior of the neighbor's dog made her wary of going outside. 

El comportamiento inquietante del perro del vecino la hizo desconfiar de salir.

figurative
figurative
[Adjetivo]

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

figurativo

figurativo

Ex: His figurative sculptures were highly detailed and lifelike. 

Sus esculturas figurativas eran muy detalladas y realistas.

dull
dull
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

apagado

apagado

Ex: The old paint on the house had faded to a dull shade of blue. 

La pintura vieja de la casa se había desvanecido a un tono apagado de azul.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

taste
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: The boutique caters to customers with refined tastes in luxury accessories and apparel. 
to [be] into {sb/sth}

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

Ex: She's not into him at all. She told me she's not looking for anything serious right now. 
{one's} cup of tea

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

ser lo suyo, ser de su gusto

ser lo suyo, ser de su gusto

Ex: Cooking is definitely her cup of tea. 

La cocina definitivamente es lo suyo.

evocative
evocative
[Adjetivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, sugerente

evocador, sugerente

Ex: The evocative painting captured the essence of a bygone era. 

La pintura evocadora capturó la esencia de una época pasada.

intriguing
intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: She found the stranger's enigmatic smile intriguing, wondering what secrets it concealed. 

Encontró la sonrisa enigmática del extraño intrigante, preguntándose qué secretos ocultaba.

quirky
quirky
[Adjetivo]

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

excéntrico, peculiar

excéntrico, peculiar

Ex: The quirky inventor came up with all sorts of unusual gadgets and contraptions that fascinated and amused his friends. 

El inventor excéntrico ideó todo tipo de artilugios y dispositivos inusuales que fascinaban y divertían a sus amigos.

cliched
cliched
[Adjetivo]

lacking originality or freshness

tópico

tópico

Ex: The novel's clichéd characters made it hard for readers to stay engaged with the story. 

Los personajes clichés de la novela hicieron difícil que los lectores se mantuvieran interesados en la historia.

breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjetivo]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The breathtaking sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of red and gold. 

El atardecer impresionante pintó el cielo en vibrantes tonos de rojo y oro.

novel
novel
[Adjetivo]

new and unlike anything else

novedoso, original

novedoso, original

Ex: The artist's latest exhibition showcased a series of novel techniques and styles that captivated viewers. 

La última exposición del artista mostró una serie de técnicas y estilos novedosos que cautivaron a los espectadores.

stereotype
stereotype
[Sustantivo]

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

estereotipo

estereotipo

Ex: Not every artist fits the stereotype of being unconventional. 

Estereotipo no se ajusta a todos los artistas de ser poco convencionales.

unconventional
unconventional
[Adjetivo]

not following established customs or norms

poco convencional, heterodoxo

poco convencional, heterodoxo

Ex: The couple decided on an unconventional wedding ceremony, exchanging vows underwater. 

La pareja decidió una ceremonia de boda poco convencional, intercambiando votos bajo el agua.

to [break] (new|fresh|) ground

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

Ex: The research team is excited to break new ground in the field of medical science with their groundbreaking discovery. 
to pique
to pique
[Verbo]

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

ofender

ofender

Ex: I was piqued by his rude remark. 

Me picó su comentario grosero.

curiosity
curiosity
[Sustantivo]

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

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: She couldn't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her. 

No pudo resistir la curiosidad de abrir la misteriosa caja que su amigo le había dado.

to [sit] up and [take] notice

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

Ex: The new policy changes really made employees sit up and take notice. 
classic
classic
[Adjetivo]

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

clásico

clásico

Ex: His classic leather watch never goes out of style. 

Su reloj de cuero clásico nunca pasa de moda.

classical
classical
[Adjetivo]

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

clásico

clásico

Ex: The architecture reflects classical principles, with a focus on proportion and harmony. 

La arquitectura refleja principios clásicos, con un enfoque en la proporción y la armonía.

opportunity
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

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

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Joining the volunteer program abroad offered her the opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture. 

Unirse al programa de voluntariado en el extranjero le ofreció la oportunidad de sumergirse en una nueva cultura.

possibility
possibility
[Sustantivo]

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

potencial, posibilidad

potencial, posibilidad

Ex: The young artist’s talent shows great possibility for future success in the art world. 

El talento del joven artista muestra una gran posibilidad de éxito futuro en el mundo del arte.

in the end
in the end
[Adverbio]

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

finalmente, al final

finalmente, al final

Ex: In the end, the project was a huge success, despite the setbacks. 

Al final, el proyecto fue un gran éxito, a pesar de los contratiempos.

to fit into

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

integrarse, encajar

integrarse, encajar

Ex: She felt like she didn't quite fit into the corporate culture of the new company. 

Ella sintió que no encajaba del todo en la cultura corporativa de la nueva empresa.

to suit
to suit
[Verbo]

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

adecuarse, convenir

adecuarse, convenir

Ex: The vibrant colors of the painting suit the lively atmosphere of the room. 

Los colores vibrantes de la pintura encajan con el ambiente animado de la habitación.

vacation
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: After working hard for months, I finally took a vacation to the mountains. 

Después de trabajar duro durante meses, finalmente me tomé unas vacaciones en las montañas.

vacancy
vacancy
[Sustantivo]

an accommodation that is currently unoccupied and open for use

habitación libre

habitación libre

Ex: The sign flashed "VACANCY" as we pulled into the motel parking lot. 

El cartel parpadeaba "VACANTE" mientras entrábamos en el aparcamiento del motel.

propaganda
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 documentary exposed how propaganda was used to manipulate public opinion. 

El documental expuso cómo se utilizó la propaganda para manipular la opinión pública.

advertising
advertising
[Sustantivo]

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

publicidad

publicidad

Ex: Social media advertising has become an essential tool for modern businesses. 

La publicidad en redes sociales se ha convertido en una herramienta esencial para los negocios modernos.

sensible
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, razonable

sensato, razonable

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks. 

Un líder sensato sabe cuándo tomar riesgos calculados.

sensitive
sensitive
[Adjetivo]

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

sensible

sensible

Ex: She has a sensitive approach when dealing with emotionally charged situations. 

Ella tiene un enfoque sensible al lidiar con situaciones cargadas emocionalmente.

at the moment

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: He doesn’t feel like talking at the moment. 
actually
actually
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

realmente

realmente

Ex: She claimed to have visited many countries, and actually, she's been to every continent. 

Afirmó haber visitado muchos países, y en realidad, ha estado en todos los continentes.

friendly
friendly
[Adjetivo]

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

simpático

simpático

Ex: She's very friendly, always greeting people with a warm hello. 

Ella es muy amigable, siempre saludando a la gente con un cálido hola.

sympathetic
sympathetic
[Adjetivo]

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

comprensivo

comprensivo

Ex: The doctor was sympathetic to the patient's concerns about the upcoming surgery. 

El médico fue comprensivo con las preocupaciones del paciente sobre la próxima cirugía.

to assist
to assist
[Verbo]

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

ayudar

ayudar

Ex: Parents often assist their children with homework. 

Los padres a menudo ayudan a sus hijos con la tarea.

to attend
to attend
[Verbo]

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

asistir a

asistir a

Ex: Many enthusiasts attended the science fiction convention to meet their favorite authors. 

Muchos entusiastas asistieron a la convención de ciencia ficción para conocer a sus autores favoritos.

reunion
reunion
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

reunión

reunión

Ex: Their emotional reunion at the airport brought tears to everyone’s eyes. 

Su emotivo reencuentro en el aeropuerto hizo llorar a todos.

meeting
meeting
[Sustantivo]

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

reunión, junta

reunión, junta

Ex: Our morning meeting was postponed to the afternoon. 

Nuestra reunión matutina se pospuso para la tarde.

to prove
to prove
[Verbo]

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

probar

probar

Ex: The forensic analysis proved the suspect's innocence. 

El análisis forense demostró la inocencia del sospechoso.

to test
to test
[Verbo]

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

poner a prueba

poner a prueba

Ex: The doctor decided to test the patient's blood to check for any abnormalities. 

El médico decidió analizar la sangre del paciente para comprobar si había alguna anomalía.

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