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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: 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
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
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
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 gama de libros de cuentos de hadas, desde clásicos atemporales hasta reinterpretaciones modernas.

fantasy
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
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
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
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 de generación en generación.

novel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 play was criticized for its sentimental dialogue .

La obra fue criticada por su diálogo sentimental.

shallow
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
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
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.

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 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
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
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
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.

heavy going

requiring significant effort to overcome or complete

bastante pesado, cuesta bastante

bastante pesado, cuesta bastante

Ex: The meeting was heavy going because every decision needed approval from three departments.

La reunión se hizo bastante pesada porque cada decisión necesitaba la aprobación de tres departamentos.

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: 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 [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: Despite his unconventional appearance, don't judge a book by its cover; he is an incredibly talented musician.
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: He congratulated me, but I could read between the lines and tell he was jealous.

Me felicitó, pero pude leer entre líneas y notar que tenía celos.

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: When asked what happened, she cut a long story short to save time.
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 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
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 could n’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
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
humorous
[Adjetivo]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

humorístico, divertido

humorístico, divertido

Ex: She wrote a humorous article about her travel experiences .
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