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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 10 - Referencia

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to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir

salir

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside, enjoying the fresh air.Los ciclistas **partieron** en su largo viaje por el campo, disfrutando del aire fresco.

to return to a person or place

volver,  regresar

volver, regresar

Ex: We visited the beach and come back next summer .Visitamos la playa y **volveremos** el próximo verano.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

continuar

Ex: The teacher asked the students carry on with the experiment during the next class .El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que **continuaran** con el experimento durante la próxima clase.

to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner

holgazanear, descansar

holgazanear, descansar

Ex: He has no plans today , so he ’s just going lounge around and read a book .No tiene planes hoy, así que solo va a **holgazanear** y leer un libro.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

decelerar, ir más despacio

decelerar, ir más despacio

Ex: The train started to slow down as it reached the station.El tren comenzó a **reducir la velocidad** cuando llegó a la estación.

in a state where a person is so confused or frustrated that they are unable to decide what to do anymore

Ex: They will at their wit 's end if the power outage continues throughout the night .

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners , torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection .
wound up
[Adjetivo]

tense, anxious, or agitated due to stress or nervousness

tenso, nervioso

tenso, nervioso

Ex: He was wound up about the exam results that he could n’t sleep all night .Estaba tan **nervioso** por los resultados del examen que no pudo dormir en toda la noche.
tendency
[Sustantivo]

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

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: tendency toward perfectionism slowed down the project .Su **tendencia** hacia el perfeccionismo ralentizó el proyecto.

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
hunch
[Sustantivo]

a feeling or intuition about something, often without conscious reasoning or evidence

presentimiento, corazonada

presentimiento, corazonada

Ex: He could n’t explain why , but he had a hunch that they would win the game .No podía explicar por qué, pero tenía un **presentimiento** fuerte de que ganarían el juego.
intuition
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

intuición

intuición

Ex: The detective 's intuition helped solve the case quickly .La aguda **intuición** del detective ayudó a resolver el caso rápidamente.

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

detenerse en, rumiar

detenerse en, rumiar

Ex: To maintain a positive mindset , it 's crucial not dwell on the challenges but rather seek opportunities for growth .Para mantener una mentalidad positiva, es crucial no **detenerse en** los desafíos, sino más bien buscar oportunidades de crecimiento.

in the end of or over a long period of time

Ex: In the long run, regular exercise will improve your health .
thrilled
[Adjetivo]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

entusiasmado, encantado

entusiasmado, encantado

Ex: The audience was thrilled by the breathtaking performance of the acrobats at the circus.El público estuvo **emocionado** por la actuación impresionante de los acróbatas en el circo.
furious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) feeling great anger

furioso

furioso

Ex: He furious with himself for making such a costly mistake .Estaba **furioso** consigo mismo por cometer un error tan costoso.

to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly

sorprender, desconcertar

sorprender, desconcertar

Ex: The startling revelation in the investigation report took the committee aback.La revelación sorprendente en el informe de investigación **dejó perplejo** al comité.
ecstatic
[Adjetivo]

extremely excited and happy

extático, eufórico

extático, eufórico

Ex: The couple ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .La pareja estaba **extasiada** al enterarse de que esperaban su primer hijo.
indifferent
[Adjetivo]

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

indiferente

indiferente

Ex: Despite the urgency of the situation , he indifferent to his friend 's pleas for help .A pesar de la urgencia de la situación, permaneció **indiferente** a las súplicas de ayuda de su amigo.
miserable
[Adjetivo]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

triste, abatido, deprimido

triste, abatido, deprimido

Ex: She miserable after the argument , her face pale and tear-streaked .Se veía **miserable** después de la discusión, con el rostro pálido y marcado por las lágrimas.
chuffed
[Adjetivo]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

encantado

encantado

Ex: The parents felt chuffed watching their child graduate with honors.Los padres se sintieron **encantados** viendo a su hijo graduarse con honores.
uninterested
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

desinteresado, indiferente

desinteresado, indiferente

Ex: The cat uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .El gato estaba **desinteresado** en el nuevo juguete y se alejó después de olfatearlo una vez.
terrified
[Adjetivo]

feeling extremely scared

aterrorizado

aterrorizado

Ex: terrified puppy cowered behind the couch during the fireworks .El cachorro **aterrado** se acurrucó detrás del sofá durante los fuegos artificiales.
flabbergasted
[Adjetivo]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

estupefacto, atónito

estupefacto, atónito

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.
dumbstruck
[Adjetivo]

so surprised or shocked that one is temporarily unable to speak or react

pasmado, atónito

pasmado, atónito

Ex: I dumbstruck when I saw my childhood friend after 20 years ; I could n’t believe it was really them .Quedé **atónito** cuando vi a mi amigo de la infancia después de 20 años; no podía creer que fuera realmente él.
outraged
[Adjetivo]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

indignado, ultrajado

indignado, ultrajado

Ex: He outraged when he read the false accusations online .
delighted
[Adjetivo]

filled with great pleasure or joy

encantado

encantado

Ex: They were delighted by the stunning view from the mountaintop.Estaban **encantados** por la impresionante vista desde la cima de la montaña.
livid
[Adjetivo]

extremely angry, furious, or emotionally agitated

furioso

furioso

Ex: The customer livid because the restaurant got his order wrong for the third time .El cliente estaba **furioso** porque el restaurante se equivocó en su pedido por tercera vez.
petrified
[Adjetivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrificado, congelado

petrificado, congelado

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were petrified and speechless .En presencia de las olas gigantes, los bañistas quedaron **petrificados** y sin palabras.
upset
[Adjetivo]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

molesto, triste

molesto, triste

Ex: Upset by the criticism, she decided to take a break from social media.**Molesta** por las críticas, decidió tomar un descanso de las redes sociales.

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

quebrar, fracasar

quebrar, fracasar

Ex: High operating costs forced the restaurant to go under within a year.Los altos costos operativos obligaron al restaurante a **quebrar** en menos de un año.

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

repartir, entregar

repartir, entregar

Ex: The school principal will hand awards out to outstanding students at the graduation ceremony.El director de la escuela **entregará** premios a los estudiantes destacados en la ceremonia de graduación.

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

gastar

gastar

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.El lavado y secado frecuentes **desgastaron** la tela delicada del vestido.

to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total

contar, sumar

contar, sumar

Ex: counted up the receipts to see how much they had spent .Ella **sumó** los recibos para ver cuánto habían gastado.
to lock up
[Verbo]

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

encerrar, cerrar con llave

encerrar, cerrar con llave

Ex: The librarian locked the rare books up in a special archive.El bibliotecario **encerró** los libros raros en un archivo especial.

to be extremely happy or excited about something

Ex: The kids were over the moon when they saw the theme park.
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