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

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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: Graphic novels are now considered a literary genre in their own right .Las novelas gráficas ahora son consideradas un **género literario** por derecho propio.
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 library has a section just for comic books and graphic novels .La biblioteca tiene una sección solo para **cómics** y novelas gráficas.
fable
[Sustantivo]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fábula

fábula

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.« El Niño que Gritó Lobo » es una **fábula** atemporal que advierte sobre los peligros de la deshonestidad y el engaño.
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: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .La colección de la biblioteca incluye una amplia variedad de libros de **cuentos de hadas**, desde clásicos atemporales hasta versiones modernas.
fantasy
[Sustantivo]

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

fantasía

fantasía

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Tiene una colección de libros **fantásticos**, cada uno ambientado en un universo mágico diferente.
folktale
[Sustantivo]

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

cuento popular

cuento popular

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.Los niños escuchaban atentamente mientras su abuela compartía un antiguo **cuento popular**.
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: She discovered a graphic novel series that explores historical events .Ella descubrió una serie de **novelas gráficas** que explora eventos históricos.
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 villagers passed the myth down through generations .Los aldeanos transmitieron el **mito** a través de las generaciones.
novel
[Sustantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

novela

novela

Ex: The thriller novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .La **novela** de suspenso me mantuvo despierto toda la noche, no podía dejarla.
chilling
[Adjetivo]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

escalofriante, aterrador

escalofriante, aterrador

Ex: The chilling warning from the fortune teller made her rethink her decisions .La advertencia **escalofriante** de la adivina la hizo reconsiderar sus decisiones.
compelling
[Adjetivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .Su argumento **convincente** cambió muchas opiniones en la sala.
fast-moving
[Adjetivo]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rápido, de movimiento rápido

rápido, de movimiento rápido

Ex: The fast-moving car sped down the highway, weaving through traffic with remarkable agility.El coche **de movimiento rápido** aceleró por la autopista, esquivando el tráfico con una agilidad notable.
light-hearted
[Adjetivo]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

alegre, despreocupado

alegre, despreocupado

Ex: The light-hearted melody of the song brought smiles to the faces of everyone in the room .La melodía **alegre** de la canción sacó sonrisas a todos en la habitación.
lightweight
[Adjetivo]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

superficial, ligero

superficial, ligero

Ex: The magazine articles were lightweight, focusing more on style than content .Los artículos de la revista eran **ligeros**, centrándose más en el estilo que en el contenido.
macabre
[Adjetivo]

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

macabro

macabro

Ex: The macabre setting of the old, abandoned asylum was perfect for the horror movie.El escenario **macabro** del viejo asilo abandonado era perfecto para la película de terror.
nail-biting
[Adjetivo]

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

angustiante, emocionante

angustiante, emocionante

Ex: The nail-biting chase scene had the audience at the edge of their seats .La escena de persecución **de suspenso** tenía a la audiencia al borde de sus asientos.
poignant
[Adjetivo]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

conmovedor

conmovedor

Ex: The movie ended with a poignant scene that left the audience in tears .La película terminó con una escena **conmovedora** que dejó al público en lágrimas.
predictable
[Adjetivo]

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

previsible

previsible

Ex: The outcome of the experiment was predictable, based on the known laws of physics .El resultado del experimento era **predecible**, basado en las leyes conocidas de la física.
sensational
[Adjetivo]

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

sensacional, asombroso

sensacional, asombroso

Ex: The sensational aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery , enticing customers inside .El aroma **sensacional** del pan recién horneado flotaba por la panadería, atrayendo a los clientes adentro.
sentimental
[Adjetivo]

easily affected by emotions

sentimental, sensiblero

sentimental, sensiblero

Ex: He tends to get sentimental during holidays , reflecting on past celebrations and traditions with loved ones .Tiende a volverse **sentimental** durante las vacaciones, reflexionando sobre celebraciones y tradiciones pasadas con seres queridos.
shallow
[Adjetivo]

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

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: The book had an intriguing premise , but the characters felt shallow and undeveloped .El libro tenía una premisa intrigante, pero los personajes parecían **superficiales** y poco desarrollados.
slow-moving
[Adjetivo]

progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

lento, pausado

lento, pausado

Ex: The company ’s slow-moving approval process frustrated employees .El proceso de aprobación **lento** de la empresa frustró a los empleados.
tedious
[Adjetivo]

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

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: Listening to his tedious explanations made the project seem more complicated than it was .Escuchar sus explicaciones **tediosas** hizo que el proyecto pareciera más complicado de lo que era.

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 thought-provoking documentary shed light on pressing social issues and prompted viewers to reevaluate their perspectives .El documental **provocador** arrojó luz sobre problemas sociales apremiantes e impulsó a los espectadores a reevaluar sus perspectivas.
touching
[Adjetivo]

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

efectivo

efectivo

Ex: The film ended with a touching scene of forgiveness .La película terminó con una escena **conmovedora** de perdón.
convincing
[Adjetivo]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convincente

convincente

Ex: The convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .La lógica **convincente** de su propuesta convenció a los miembros escépticos del comité.
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: The bookworm spent hours browsing the bookstore .El **ratón de biblioteca** pasó horas navegando por la librería.

a difficult and challenging situation or task that requires significant effort to overcome or complete

Ex: The intricate puzzle proved to heavy going, with its intricate design and numerous pieces requiring intense concentration and problem-solving skills .

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: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.Los niños se **aficionaron a** jugar juegos de mesa durante sus vacaciones de verano.

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

Ex: Despite his unconventional appearance , dojudge a book by its cover; he is an incredibly talented musician .

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

Ex: In her cryptic text message , she asked if I was free tonight , but I read between the lines to figure out that she wanted to meet up .

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

Ex: When asked what happened , cut a long story short to save time .
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 page-turner kept me awake all night , unable to stop reading .El **page-turner** me mantuvo despierto toda la noche, sin poder dejar de leer.
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: After a long day, she couldn’t wait for bedtime to get some rest.Después de un largo día, no podía esperar a la **hora de acostarse** para descansar un poco.
reading
[Sustantivo]

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

lectura

lectura

Ex: The teacher observed the students ' reading abilities during the silent reading session .El profesor observó las habilidades de **lectura** de los estudiantes durante la sesión de lectura silenciosa.
humorous
[Adjetivo]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

humorístico, divertido

humorístico, divertido

Ex: She wrote a humorous article about her travel experiences .Ella escribió un artículo **humorístico** sobre sus experiencias de viaje.
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