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El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - 2A - Parte 2

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2A - Parte 2 del libro de curso Solutions Advanced, como "fable", "compelling", "macabre", etc.

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literary genre
literary genre
[Sustantivo]

a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

género literario, categoría literaria

género literario, categoría literaria

Ex: I prefer reading literary genres that focus on historical events. 

Prefiero leer géneros literarios que se centran en eventos históricos.

comic book
comic book
[Sustantivo]

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

cómic, historieta

cómic, historieta

Ex: The new comic book tells the story of a young hero saving the world. 

El nuevo cómic cuenta la historia de un joven héroe que salva al mundo.

fable
fable
[Sustantivo]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fábula

fábula

Ex: The fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" illustrates the importance of kindness and reciprocity, no matter one's size or stature. 
fairy tale
fairy tale
[Sustantivo]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

cuento de hadas

cuento de hadas

Ex: Fairy tales often feature mythical creatures such as fairies, witches, dragons, and talking animals. 

Los cuentos de hadas a menudo presentan criaturas míticas como hadas, brujas, dragones y animales parlantes.

fantasy
fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasía

fantasía

Ex: The fantasy film depicts a world where magic is an everyday occurrence. 

La película fantasía representa un mundo donde la magia es algo cotidiano.

folktale
folktale
[Sustantivo]

a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

cuento popular

cuento popular

Ex: This folk tale explains why the moon has craters. 

Este cuento popular explica por qué la luna tiene cráteres.

graphic novel
graphic novel
[Sustantivo]

a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format

novela gráfica

novela gráfica

Ex: He introduced me to a graphic novel that blends science fiction and fantasy. 

Me presentó una novela gráfica que combina ciencia ficción y fantasía.

myth
myth
[Sustantivo]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mito

mito

Ex: The ancient myth described how fire was stolen from the gods. 

El antiguo mito describía cómo el fuego fue robado a los dioses.

novel
novel
[Sustantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

novela

novela

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures. 

La novela de fantasía presenta un mundo lleno de magia y criaturas míticas.

chilling
chilling
[Adjetivo]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

escalofriante, aterrador

escalofriante, aterrador

Ex: The chilling atmosphere in the cemetery made her feel as if she were being watched. 

El ambiente escalofriante del cementerio le hizo sentir como si estuviera siendo observada.

compelling
compelling
[Adjetivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: His artwork is visually compelling, drawing viewers in with its vibrant colors and bold shapes. 

Su obra de arte es visualmente convincente, atrayendo a los espectadores con sus colores vibrantes y formas audaces.

fast-moving
fast-moving
[Adjetivo]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rápido, de movimiento rápido

rápido, de movimiento rápido

Ex: The fast-moving river made it difficult for the swimmers to keep their balance. 

El río de rápido movimiento hizo difícil que los nadadores mantuvieran el equilibrio.

light-hearted
light-hearted
[Adjetivo]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

alegre, despreocupado

alegre, despreocupado

Ex: The light-hearted conversation over dinner lifted the family's mood after a long day. 

La conversación despreocupada durante la cena levantó el ánimo de la familia después de un largo día.

lightweight
lightweight
[Adjetivo]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

superficial, ligero

superficial, ligero

Ex: His arguments were considered lightweight by the panel. 

Sus argumentos fueron considerados ligeros por el panel.

macabre
macabre
[Adjetivo]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

macabro

macabro

Ex: The artist's macabre paintings depicted eerie, deathly scenes that fascinated and disturbed viewers. 

Las pinturas macabras del artista representaban escenas espeluznantes y mortuorias que fascinaban y perturbaban a los espectadores.

nail-biting
nail-biting
[Adjetivo]

causing intense nervousness or anxiety, often due to uncertainty or anticipation

angustiante, emocionante

angustiante, emocionante

Ex: The nail-biting moments before the results were announced kept everyone on edge. 

Los momentos angustiosos antes de que se anunciaran los resultados mantuvieron a todos al borde de sus asientos.

poignant
poignant
[Adjetivo]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

conmovedor

conmovedor

Ex: The poignant sight of the abandoned puppy left her feeling a mixture of sadness and compassion. 

La vista conmovedora del cachorro abandonado le dejó una mezcla de tristeza y compasión.

predictable
predictable
[Adjetivo]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

previsible

previsible

Ex: The company's earnings were predictable, as they followed a steady growth pattern over the years. 

Las ganancias de la empresa eran predecibles, ya que seguían un patrón de crecimiento constante a lo largo de los años.

sensational
sensational
[Adjetivo]

causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement

sensacional, asombroso

sensacional, asombroso

Ex: The sensational discovery of a new species in the rainforest fascinated scientists around the world. 

El descubrimiento sensacional de una nueva especie en la selva tropical fascinó a los científicos de todo el mundo.

sentimental
sentimental
[Adjetivo]

showing or aiming to stir feelings of tenderness, or sorrow, in a way that may seem exaggerated

sentimental, sensiblero

sentimental, sensiblero

Ex: The ballad was sentimental, almost syrupy in tone. 

La balada era sentimental, casi almibarada en tono.

shallow
shallow
[Adjetivo]

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She realized he was too shallow to understand her deeper emotions and thoughts. 

Ella se dio cuenta de que él era demasiado superficial para entender sus emociones y pensamientos más profundos.

slow-moving
slow-moving
[Adjetivo]

progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

lento, pausado

lento, pausado

Ex: She avoided slow-moving projects that lacked a clear timeline. 

Ella evitó los proyectos lentos que carecían de un cronograma claro.

tedious
tedious
[Adjetivo]

using too many words, making it boring or tiresome to read or listen to

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: She found the tedious lecture hard to sit through without getting bored. 

Ella encontró la conferencia tediosa difícil de soportar sin aburrirse.

thought-provoking

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

que hace reflexionar, estimulante intelectualmente

que hace reflexionar, estimulante intelectualmente

Ex: The novel's thought-provoking themes of identity and self-discovery resonated deeply with readers. 

Los temas estimulantes de la novela sobre identidad y autodescubrimiento resonaron profundamente con los lectores.

touching
touching
[Adjetivo]

bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

efectivo

efectivo

Ex: The reunion between the lost dog and its owner was truly touching. 

El reencuentro entre el perro perdido y su dueño fue verdaderamente conmovedor.

convincing
convincing
[Adjetivo]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convincente

convincente

Ex: His convincing arguments persuaded the jury to vote in favor of his client. 

Sus argumentos convincentes persuadieron al jurado para que votara a favor de su cliente.

bookworm
bookworm
[Sustantivo]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

ratón de biblioteca, devorador de libros

ratón de biblioteca, devorador de libros

Ex: As a child, he was a quiet bookworm who preferred reading to playing outside. 

De niño, era un ratón de biblioteca tranquilo que prefería leer a jugar afuera.

heavy going

requiring significant effort to overcome or complete

bastante pesado, cuesta bastante

bastante pesado, cuesta bastante

Ex: The last few miles were heavy going after the rain turned the path to mud. 

Los últimos kilómetros se hicieron bastante pesados después de que la lluvia convirtiera el camino en barro.

to get into

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

meterse en

meterse en

Ex: After reading that book, he got into the author's works. 

Después de leer ese libro, se interesó por las obras del autor.

to [judge] a book by its cover

to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

juzgar por las apariencias, dejarse llevar por la primera impresión

juzgar por las apariencias, dejarse llevar por la primera impresión

Ex: The neighborhood seemed dull at first, but I soon learned not to judge a book by its cover. 

El barrio parecía aburrido al principio, pero pronto aprendí a no juzgar por las apariencias.

to [read] between the lines

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

leer entre líneas, captar lo que no se dice

leer entre líneas, captar lo que no se dice

Ex: You have to read between the lines; he never says directly when he needs help. 

Tienes que leer entre líneas; él nunca dice directamente que necesita ayuda.

to [cut] a long story short

to summarize or condense a story or explanation, often leaving out details to focus on the main points

Ex: To cut a long story short, the vacation was ruined by bad weather. 
page-turner
page-turner
[Sustantivo]

a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages

libro apasionante

libro apasionante

Ex: The biography turned out to be a page-turner, revealing secrets about the author’s life. 

La biografía resultó ser un page-turner, revelando secretos sobre la vida del autor.

bedtime
bedtime
[Sustantivo]

the time when one goes to bed or the assigned time for sleeping

hora de acostarse, hora de dormir

hora de acostarse, hora de dormir

Ex: Drinking coffee too close to bedtime can make it hard to sleep. 

Beber café demasiado cerca de la hora de acostarse puede dificultar el sueño.

reading
reading
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

lectura

lectura

Ex: The child's reading improved significantly after practicing with phonics. 

La lectura del niño mejoró significativamente después de practicar con fonética.

humorous
humorous
[Adjetivo]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

humorístico, divertido

humorístico, divertido

Ex: The movie is full of humorous moments that lighten the mood. 
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