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El libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unidad 10 - Parte 2

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 10 - Parte 2 del libro de texto Interchange Intermediate, como "efficient", "punctuality", "acceptable", etc.

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trait
trait
[Sustantivo]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

rasgo,  característica

rasgo, característica

Ex: Strong communication is a key trait for success in business. 

Una comunicación fuerte es un rasgo clave para el éxito en los negocios.

disorganized
disorganized
[Adjetivo]

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

desestructurado

desestructurado

Ex: His disorganized schedule made it difficult to keep appointments. 

Su horario desorganizado hacía difícil mantener las citas.

efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity. 

El gerente eficiente optimizó el flujo de trabajo para aumentar la productividad.

forgetful
forgetful
[Adjetivo]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

olvidadizo

olvidadizo

Ex: He’s forgetful and often forgets people’s birthdays. 

Es olvidadizo y a menudo se olvida de los cumpleaños de las personas.

generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: The host was incredibly generous, offering us plenty of food and drinks. 

El anfitrión fue increíblemente generoso, ofreciéndonos mucha comida y bebida.

hardworking
hardworking
[Adjetivo]

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

trabajador

trabajador

Ex: Despite the long hours, she remained hardworking, committed to achieving success in her career. 

A pesar de las largas horas, ella siguió siendo trabajadora, comprometida con alcanzar el éxito en su carrera.

impatient
impatient
[Adjetivo]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

impaciente

impaciente

Ex: The kids became impatient after waiting hours for their turn. 

Los niños se volvieron impacientes después de esperar horas por su turno.

level-headed
level-headed
[Adjetivo]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

tranquilo, sensato

tranquilo, sensato

Ex: Despite the argument, he stayed level-headed and resolved the issue peacefully. 

A pesar de la discusión, se mantuvo tranquilo y resolvió el problema pacíficamente.

moody
moody
[Adjetivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work, snapping at his coworkers for no reason. 

Se volvía malhumorado cada vez que estaba estresado en el trabajo, regañando a sus compañeros sin motivo.

punctual
punctual
[Adjetivo]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

puntual

puntual

Ex: Being punctual shows respect for others' time. 

Ser puntual muestra respeto por el tiempo de los demás.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

short-tempered
short-tempered
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency to become angry quickly

gruñón

gruñón

Ex: He's so short-tempered that even a slow internet connection sets him off. 

Es tan irritable que incluso una conexión a internet lenta lo enfurece.

strict
strict
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

estricto, severo

estricto, severo

Ex: The strict coach required players to adhere to a rigorous training schedule. 

El entrenador estricto requería que los jugadores se adhirieran a un riguroso horario de entrenamiento.

serious
serious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

serio

serio

Ex: She maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting. 

Mantuvo una expresión seria durante toda la reunión.

strange
strange
[Adjetivo]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

extraño, raro

extraño, raro

Ex: It's strange that he didn't call, he's usually so punctual. 

Extraño que no haya llamado, suele ser tan puntual.

unfriendly
unfriendly
[Adjetivo]

not kind or nice toward other people

antipático, cruel

antipático, cruel

Ex: The hotel staff were unfriendly and not very helpful. 

El personal del hotel fue poco amigable y no muy servicial.

journalist
journalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

periodista

periodista

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper. 

Mi hermana es periodista para un periódico importante.

reporter
reporter
[Sustantivo]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

reportero

reportero

Ex: He's an investigative reporter who uncovers corruption and misconduct. 

Es un reportero de investigación que descubre corrupción y mala conducta.

article
article
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

artículo

artículo

Ex: In the fashion magazine, there was an article about the latest trends. 

En la revista de moda, había un artículo sobre las últimas tendencias.

stock market
stock market
[Sustantivo]

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

bolsa de valores

bolsa de valores

Ex: News of the company's breakthrough product led to a surge in its stock market value. 

La noticia del producto innovador de la empresa provocó un aumento en el valor de su mercado de valores.

pressure
pressure
[Sustantivo]

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

presión

presión

Ex: Political leaders often experience pressure to respond swiftly to crises. 

Los líderes políticos a menudo experimentan presión para responder rápidamente a las crisis.

because
because
[Conjunción]

used for introducing the reason of something

porque

porque

Ex: She brought an umbrella because it was raining. 

Ella trajo un paraguas porque estaba lloviendo.

reason
reason
[Sustantivo]

something that explains an action or event

razón

razón

Ex: The teacher explained the reason behind the scientific principle to the students. 

El profesor explicó la razón detrás del principio científico a los estudiantes.

cover letter
cover letter
[Sustantivo]

a letter sent with a job application explaining your qualifications and interest in the position

carta de presentación, carta de motivación

carta de presentación, carta de motivación

Ex: The company requires a cover letter for all applications. 

La empresa requiere una carta de presentación para todas las solicitudes.

to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 

Ella decidió solicitar la beca para apoyar su educación.

to invite
to invite
[Verbo]

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

invitar

invitar

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue. 

Decidimos invitar a los vecinos a nuestra barbacoa anual.

in addition to
in addition to
[Preposición]

used to add extra or supplementary information

además de

además de

Ex: In addition to the main prize, there are also several consolation prizes. 

Además de el premio principal, también hay varios premios de consolación.

global
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The company operates on a global scale, with offices and operations in multiple countries. 

La empresa opera a escala global, con oficinas y operaciones en múltiples países.

solution
solution
[Sustantivo]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

solución

solución

Ex: The puzzle enthusiast quickly found the solution to the crossword puzzle. 

El entusiasta de los rompecabezas encontró rápidamente la solución al crucigrama.

importance
importance
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something

importancia, relevancia

importancia, relevancia

Ex: The importance of teamwork was highlighted during the project. 

La importancia del trabajo en equipo se destacó durante el proyecto.

employee
employee
[Sustantivo]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

empleado

empleado

Ex: The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria. 

El empleado tomó un descanso para almorzar en la cafetería.

result
result
[Sustantivo]

something that is caused by something else

resultado

resultado

Ex: The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, with the result that crime rates decreased. 

La investigación condujo al arresto del sospechoso, con el resultado de que las tasas de criminalidad disminuyeron.

contract
contract
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: She reviewed the terms of the employment contract before accepting the job offer. 

Ella revisó los términos del contrato de empleo antes de aceptar la oferta de trabajo.

punctuality
punctuality
[Sustantivo]

the habit or characteristic of being consistently on time

puntualidad, exactitud

puntualidad, exactitud

Ex: The boss praised her for her punctuality at every meeting. 

El jefe la elogió por su puntualidad en cada reunión.

to concentrate

to focus one's all attention on something specific

concentrar

concentrar

Ex: The students were asked to concentrate during the lecture to grasp the complex concepts being explained. 

Se les pidió a los estudiantes que se concentraran durante la conferencia para comprender los conceptos complejos que se explicaban.

task
task
[Sustantivo]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

tarea, trabajar

tarea, trabajar

Ex: Cleaning the garage was a daunting task, but they managed to finish it. 

Limpiar el garaje fue una tarea desalentadora, pero lograron terminarla.

colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: During the annual company retreat, I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments, which helped strengthen our professional network. 

Durante el retiro anual de la empresa, tuve la oportunidad de estrechar lazos con colegas de diferentes departamentos, lo que ayudó a fortalecer nuestra red profesional.

to avoid
to avoid
[Verbo]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

evitar

evitar

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance. 

La celebridad evitó a los fans usando una entrada privada.

rude
rude
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

maleducado, grosero, brusco

maleducado, grosero, brusco

Ex: He's so rude, he didn't even say hello when he walked in. 

Es tan grosero, ni siquiera saludó cuando entró.

agreement
agreement
[Sustantivo]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

acuerdo

acuerdo

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies. 

Los dos países negociaron un acuerdo comercial para beneficiar a ambas economías.

essential
essential
[Adjetivo]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

esencial, imprescindible

esencial, imprescindible

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health. 

El ejercicio regular es esencial para mantener la condición física y la salud.

to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision. 

Él consideró cuidadosamente todas las ofertas de trabajo antes de tomar una decisión.

condition
condition
[Sustantivo]

the state of something at a particular time

condición

condición

Ex: The condition of the old bridge was deemed unsafe for vehicles. 

El estado del viejo puente fue considerado inseguro para los vehículos.

honesty
honesty
[Sustantivo]

the quality of behaving or talking in a way that is truthful and free of deception

honestidad, sinceridad

honestidad, sinceridad

Ex: The teacher praised her honesty for admitting the mistake. 

El profesor elogió su honestidad por admitir el error.

embarrassed
embarrassed
[Adjetivo]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

avergonzado

avergonzado

Ex: She tried to act calm, but her embarrassed smile gave her away. 

Intentó actuar con calma, pero su sonrisa avergonzada la delató.

acceptable
acceptable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being approved

aceptable, admisible

aceptable, admisible

Ex: Their response to the complaint was acceptable, though not ideal. 

Su respuesta a la queja fue aceptable, aunque no ideal.

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