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El libro Interchange - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9 - Parte 2

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - Parte 2 del libro de texto Interchange Upper-Intermediate, como "convencer", "letal", "prestigioso", etc.

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responsible
responsible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

responsable

Ex: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace. 

La empresa es responsable de mantener los estándares de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo.

to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

desarrollarse

desarrollarse

Ex: Over time, economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks. 

Con el tiempo, las economías pueden desarrollarse y volverse más resistentes a los shocks externos.

option
option
[Sustantivo]

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

opción

opción

Ex: Taking a break is a good option if you feel overwhelmed at work. 

Tomarse un descanso es una buena opción si te sientes abrumado en el trabajo.

to bite
to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

morder

morder

Ex: To catch its prey, the predator would often bite with precision. 

Para atrapar a su presa, el depredador a menudo muerde con precisión.

nail
nail
[Sustantivo]

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

uña

uña

Ex: She accidentally broke a nail while opening the box, but quickly fixed it with some glue. 

Ella accidentalmente se rompió una uña al abrir la caja, pero la arregló rápidamente con un poco de pegamento.

to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies. 

Los individuos pueden permitirse la educación a través de varias estrategias de planificación financiera.

advice
advice
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

consejo

consejo

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn. 

Su consejo sobre invertir sabiamente resultó invaluable durante la recesión económica.

to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: I don't want to argue with my mom over such a small issue. 

No quiero discutir con mi madre por un problema tan pequeño.

to agree
to agree
[Verbo]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

estar de acuerdo, concordar

estar de acuerdo, concordar

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project. 

Todos estamos de acuerdo en que necesitamos más recursos para el proyecto.

to graduate

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

graduarse

graduarse

Ex: They are excited to graduate and move on to the next phase of their lives. 

Están emocionados de graduarse y pasar a la siguiente fase de sus vidas.

to convince

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

convencer a

convencer a

Ex: Despite initial skepticism, she managed to convince her friends to try the new restaurant. 

A pesar del escepticismo inicial, logró convencer a sus amigos de probar el nuevo restaurante.

capable
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: He proved capable of leading the team. 

Demostró ser capaz de liderar el equipo.

pancreatic
pancreatic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

pancreático

pancreático

Ex: Pancreatic function is crucial for both digestion and blood sugar regulation. 

La función pancreática es crucial tanto para la digestión como para la regulación del azúcar en la sangre.

cancer
cancer
[Sustantivo]

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

cáncer

cáncer

Ex: Early detection is crucial in successfully treating prostate cancer. 

La detección temprana es crucial para tratar con éxito el cáncer de próstata.

disease
disease
[Sustantivo]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: She campaigns for awareness of the disease. 

Ella hace campaña para concienciar sobre la enfermedad.

to affect
to affect
[Verbo]

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

afectar

afectar

Ex: The economic downturn is expected to affect businesses across various sectors. 

Se espera que la desaceleración económica afecte a las empresas de diversos sectores.

deeply
deeply
[Adverbio]

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

profundamente

profundamente

Ex: He felt deeply ashamed of his actions. 

Se sintió profundamente avergonzado de sus acciones.

lethal
lethal
[Adjetivo]

capable of causing death

mortal, letal

mortal, letal

Ex: The assassin used a lethal dose of poison to eliminate their target discreetly. 

El asesino usó una dosis letal de veneno para eliminar a su objetivo discretamente.

to determine

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

determinar

determinar

Ex: Last month, the investigators determined the cause of the fire in the building. 

El mes pasado, los investigadores determinaron la causa del incendio en el edificio.

ahead
ahead
[Adverbio]

in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing

adelante

adelante

Ex: She glanced ahead to see if there were any obstacles on the road. 

Ella miró adelante para ver si había algún obstáculo en el camino.

endlessly
endlessly
[Adverbio]

without an end or limit

interminablemente, sin fin

interminablemente, sin fin

Ex: The possibilities for exploration in the vast forest seemed endlessly exciting to the hikers. 

Las posibilidades de exploración en el vasto bosque parecían interminablemente emocionantes para los excursionistas.

proposal
proposal
[Sustantivo]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

oferta

oferta

Ex: A new proposal for the office layout was submitted. 

Se presentó una nueva propuesta para la distribución de la oficina.

positively
positively
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows a good or optimistic attitude, expressing approval, joy, or support

positivamente

positivamente

Ex: The student approached the challenging task positively, believing in their ability to overcome it. 

El estudiante abordó la tarea desafiante positivamente, creyendo en su capacidad para superarla.

guidance
guidance
[Sustantivo]

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

consejo

consejo

Ex: The consultant offered guidance to small business owners, helping them develop effective strategies for growth and success. 
laboratory
laboratory
[Sustantivo]

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

laboratorio

laboratorio

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations. 

Los laboratorios forenses analizan pruebas recolectadas en escenas del crimen para ayudar en las investigaciones.

to reward
to reward
[Verbo]

to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.

premiar

premiar

Ex: The coach promised to reward the team with a special outing if they won the championship. 

El entrenador prometió premiar al equipo con una salida especial si ganaban el campeonato.

prize
prize
[Sustantivo]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

premio

premio

Ex: The grand prize for the raffle was a luxury vacation package to a tropical island. 

El premio principal del sorteo era un paquete de vacaciones de lujo en una isla tropical.

prestigious
prestigious
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

prestigioso

prestigioso

Ex: The prestigious law firm only hires graduates from top-tier law schools. 

El bufete de abogados prestigioso solo contrata a graduados de las mejores facultades de derecho.

innovator
innovator
[Sustantivo]

a person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products that have the potential to positively impact society

innovador, pionero

innovador, pionero

Ex: As an innovator, he constantly seeks better solutions. 

Como innovador, busca constantemente mejores soluciones.

eventually
eventually
[Adverbio]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

finalmente

finalmente

Ex: They faced many obstacles, but eventually, they overcame all difficulties and reached their goal. 

Enfrentaron muchos obstáculos, pero finalmente, superaron todas las dificultades y alcanzaron su meta.

contestant
contestant
[Sustantivo]

a person who takes part in a competition or contest

participante, concursante

participante, concursante

Ex: Contestants must register before entering the competition. 

Los concursantes deben registrarse antes de ingresar a la competencia.

award
award
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

indemnización

indemnización

Ex: The award covered the full cost of property repairs. 

La indemnización cubrió el costo total de las reparaciones de la propiedad.

advantage
advantage
[Sustantivo]

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

ventaja

ventaja

Ex: Studying abroad can provide students with a cultural advantage and language skills. 

Estudiar en el extranjero puede proporcionar a los estudiantes una ventaja cultural y habilidades lingüísticas.

process
process
[Sustantivo]

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

proceso

proceso

Ex: We need to streamline the hiring process to attract qualified candidates. 

Necesitamos agilizar el proceso de contratación para atraer candidatos calificados.

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