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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: Science fiction is a popular literary genre among young readers. 
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: She loves reading her comic book every evening. 
fable
fable
[Sustantivo]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fábula

fábula

Ex: The fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare" teaches us that slow and steady wins the race. 
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: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
fantasy
fantasy
[Sustantivo]

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

fantasía

fantasía

Ex: He loves reading fantasy novels filled with magical creatures. 
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: The folktale of the tortoise and the hare teaches patience and persistence. 
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: She is reading a graphic novel that explores dystopian themes. 
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 myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes. 
novel
novel
[Sustantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

novela

novela

Ex: She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town. 
chilling
chilling
[Adjetivo]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

escalofriante, aterrador

escalofriante, aterrador

Ex: The chilling whispers in the abandoned house made her hair stand on end. 
compelling
compelling
[Adjetivo]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

convincente

convincente

Ex: The speaker delivered a compelling argument that persuaded many to change their views. 
fast-moving
fast-moving
[Adjetivo]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rápido, de movimiento rápido

rápido, de movimiento rápido

Ex: The fast-moving storm swept through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. 
light-hearted
light-hearted
[Adjetivo]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

alegre, despreocupado

alegre, despreocupado

Ex: The light-hearted banter among friends created a joyful atmosphere at the gathering. 
lightweight
lightweight
[Adjetivo]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

superficial, ligero

superficial, ligero

Ex: The discussion was too lightweight to address the core issues. 
macabre
macabre
[Adjetivo]

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

macabro

macabro

Ex: The film's macabre scenes of violence left a lasting impact on its audience. 
nail-biting
nail-biting
[Adjetivo]

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

angustiante, emocionante

angustiante, emocionante

Ex: The nail-biting finale of the game had fans holding their breath. 
poignant
poignant
[Adjetivo]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

conmovedor

conmovedor

Ex: The poignant story of the elderly couple's enduring love brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
predictable
predictable
[Adjetivo]

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

previsible

previsible

Ex: The movie's predictable plot followed a typical Hollywood formula. 
sensational
sensational
[Adjetivo]

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

sensacional, asombroso

sensacional, asombroso

Ex: The sensational performance by the rock band electrified the crowd, leaving them wanting more. 
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 film's ending was overly sentimental. 
shallow
shallow
[Adjetivo]

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

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: He has a reputation for being shallow and only caring about superficial things. 
slow-moving
slow-moving
[Adjetivo]

progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

lento, pausado

lento, pausado

Ex: The plot of the film was too slow-moving for some viewers. 
tedious
tedious
[Adjetivo]

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

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: The tedious instructions included steps that seemed redundant. 
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 movie left a lasting impression on me with its thought-provoking exploration of existential questions. 
touching
touching
[Adjetivo]

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

efectivo

efectivo

Ex: The touching story of friendship moved everyone to tears. 
convincing
convincing
[Adjetivo]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convincente

convincente

Ex: The convincing evidence presented by the prosecutor left no doubt of the defendant's guilt. 
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: She’s a real bookworm who finishes a novel every week. 
heavy going

requiring significant effort to overcome or complete

bastante pesado, cuesta bastante

bastante pesado, cuesta bastante

Ex: The first chapter is heavy going unless you already know the theory. 
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: They got into gardening and created a colorful backyard oasis. 
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

Ex: Don't judge a book by its cover; she may seem reserved, but she has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share. 
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: She said she was fine, but if you read between the lines, she was clearly hurt. 
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: She cut a long story short by skipping the unnecessary details. 
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 mystery novel was a real page-turner; I couldn't put it down. 
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: Her regular bedtime is 10 p.m. on school nights. 
reading
reading
[Sustantivo]

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

lectura

lectura

Ex: Her reading of the novel was interrupted by a loud noise outside. 
humorous
humorous
[Adjetivo]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

humorístico, divertido

humorístico, divertido

Ex: The comedian told a humorous story that made everyone laugh. 
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