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El libro Solutions - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 4 - 4A - Parte 2

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vibrant
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dinámico, enérgico

dinámico, enérgico

Ex: The market is always vibrant, bustling with vendors and shoppers. 

El mercado siempre está vibrante, lleno de vendedores y compradores.

everything but the kitchen sink

a collection of many different things or items, often excessive or unnecessary, that includes almost everything that could be taken or brought along

de todo un poco, hasta lo innecesario

de todo un poco, hasta lo innecesario

Ex: His backpack had everything but the kitchen sink in it. 

En la mochila llevaba de todo.

a whale of time

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

un momento genial, una experiencia divertidísima

un momento genial, una experiencia divertidísima

Ex: During the music festival, the crowd had a whale of a time, dancing to their favorite bands under the open sky. 

Gracias por el viaje; lo pasé genial.

home from home

a place where one feels as comfortable and at ease as they do in their own home

Ex: She made her dorm room a home from home by adding personal touches. 
in the middle of nowhere

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

en medio de la nada, lejos de todo

en medio de la nada, lejos de todo

Ex: The tiny village was located in the middle of nowhere, accessible only by a long, winding road through the mountains. 

Encontramos un hotel pequeño en medio de la nada.

just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

justo lo que hacía falta, exactamente lo que se necesitaba

justo lo que hacía falta, exactamente lo que se necesitaba

Ex: The comforting words from a close friend were just what the doctor ordered to boost my morale during a difficult time. 

Una hora más de sueño era justo lo que hacía falta.

break
break
[Sustantivo]

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

descanso, vacaciones

descanso, vacaciones

Ex: My favorite time of day is the evening break on the balcony. 

Mi momento favorito del día es el descanso de la tarde en el balcón.

physically
physically
[Adverbio]

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

físicamente

físicamente

Ex: She felt physically tired after a long day of hiking. 

Se sentía físicamente cansada después de un largo día de senderismo.

to meet
to meet
[Verbo]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

encontrarse, reunirse

encontrarse, reunirse

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts. 

Deberíamos encontrarnos en el teatro antes de que comience la película.

people
people
[Sustantivo]

a group of humans

gente

gente

Ex: People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language. 

Las personas de todo el mundo disfrutan de diversas formas de música como un lenguaje universal.

to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

recargar las pilas, recuperar energías

recargar las pilas, recuperar energías

Ex: Last summer, I recharged my batteries with a relaxing vacation by the seaside. 

Tómate unos días libres y recarga las pilas.

to [take] it easy

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She always takes it easy when she's feeling stressed. 
to pamper
to pamper
[Verbo]

to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

mimar, consentir

mimar, consentir

Ex: He enjoys pampering his girlfriend with romantic dinners and thoughtful gifts. 

Disfruta mimar a su novia con cenas románticas y regalos considerados.

spa
spa
[Sustantivo]

a large tub containing hot water and a device that moves the water, which people use to refresh their body

spa, jacuzzi

spa, jacuzzi

Ex: They installed a spa in their backyard for family use. 

Instalaron un spa en su jardín para uso familiar.

to try
to try
[Verbo]

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

poner a prueba

poner a prueba

Ex: He tried sushi for the first time and found it delicious. 

Él probó sushi por primera vez y lo encontró delicioso.

local
local
[Adjetivo]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

local

local

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops. 

Decidimos apoyar a los negocios locales comprando productos en tiendas cercanas.

to soak up
to soak up
[Verbo]

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

empaparse, absorber

empaparse, absorber

Ex: While attending the music festival, she wanted to soak up the energy of the live performances. 

Mientras asistía al festival de música, ella quería absorber la energía de las actuaciones en vivo.

sun
sun
[Sustantivo]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sol

sol

Ex: I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun's glare. 

Uso gafas de sol para proteger mis ojos del resplandor del sol.

to see
to see
[Verbo]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

ver

ver

Ex: He saw a stranger walking toward him on the sidewalk. 

Él vio a un extraño caminando hacia él en la acera.

sight
sight
[Sustantivo]

an instance or act of seeing something through visual perception

vista,  visión

vista, visión

Ex: The sight of her old friends at the reunion filled her with joy. 

La vista de sus viejos amigos en la reunión la llenó de alegría.

to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

ampliar horizontes, abrir la mente

ampliar horizontes, abrir la mente

Ex: Joining a debate club or attending public lectures can widen your horizons by exposing you to different viewpoints and arguments. 

Leer libros de distintas culturas es una forma sencilla de ampliar horizontes.

to have
to have
[Verbo]

to hold or own something

tener

tener

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer? 

¿Tiene tu amigo una computadora confiable?

new
new
[Adjetivo]

recently invented, made, etc.

nuevo

nuevo

Ex: I'm excited to try out my new pair of running shoes. 

Estoy emocionado de probar mi nuevo par de zapatillas para correr.

experience
experience
[Sustantivo]

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

experiencia

experiencia

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech. 

Compartió sus experiencias al superar obstáculos durante su discurso inspirador.

to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends. 

A menudo disfruta de hacer senderismo en las montañas durante los fines de semana.

nightlife
nightlife
[Sustantivo]

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

vida nocturna, animación nocturna

vida nocturna, animación nocturna

Ex: The local guide recommended several hotspots for experiencing the best nightlife. 

El guía local recomendó varios puntos calientes para experimentar la mejor vida nocturna.

to describe

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

describir

describir

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting. 

El artista usó colores vivos para describir el atardecer en su pintura.

place
place
[Sustantivo]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

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.

dingy
dingy
[Adjetivo]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

oscuro, sucio

oscuro, sucio

Ex: After the rain, the once bright white shirt looked dingy and stained. 

Después de la lluvia, la camisa que antes era de un blanco brillante parecía sucio y manchada.

dull
dull
[Adjetivo]

not reflecting or emitting much light

opaco, mate

opaco, mate

Ex: The dull glow of the old lamp barely illuminated the space. 

El resplandor apagado de la vieja lámpara apenas iluminaba el espacio.

hospitable
hospitable
[Adjetivo]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

hospitalario

hospitalario

Ex: The locals greeted us with hospitable smiles as we explored their quaint village nestled in the countryside. 

Los locales nos recibieron con sonrisas hospitalarias mientras explorábamos su pintoresco pueblo enclavado en el campo.

mind-blowing
mind-blowing
[Adjetivo]

causing great astonishment

alucinante, asombroso

alucinante, asombroso

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was simply mind-blowing. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era simplemente alucinante.

overcrowded
overcrowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

sobrepoblado, abarrotado

sobrepoblado, abarrotado

Ex: The city's public transportation system is often overcrowded during rush hour. 

El sistema de transporte público de la ciudad a menudo está abarrotado durante la hora punta.

remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote island in the Pacific Ocean was uninhabited. 

La isla remota en el océano Pacífico estaba deshabitada.

inaccessible
inaccessible
[Adjetivo]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

inaccesible

inaccesible

Ex: The inaccessible areas of the forest were left untouched by hikers. 

Las áreas inaccesibles del bosque quedaron intactas por los excursionistas.

rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents. 

El vecindario deteriorado tenía una alta tasa de criminalidad y pocos residentes.

unique
unique
[Adjetivo]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

único

único

Ex: Her unique way of always seeing the positive in every situation makes her stand out. 

Su manera única de siempre ver lo positivo en cada situación la hace destacar.

unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age. 

La vieja fotografía había sido guardada en un marco y permanecía intacta a pesar de su edad.

commercialized
commercialized
[Adjetivo]

made into a commercial enterprise, especially with the aim of making a profit

comercializado,  mercantilizado

comercializado, mercantilizado

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