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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 2 - Referencia - Parte 2

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nauseating
nauseating
[Adjetivo]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

nauseabundo

nauseabundo

Ex: His nauseatingly rude comments during the dinner party made the atmosphere uncomfortable. 

Sus comentarios nauseabundos y groseros durante la cena hicieron que el ambiente fuera incómodo.

nonsense
nonsense
[Adjetivo]

having no meaning or sense, or being absurd and illogical

absurdo,  sin sentido

absurdo, sin sentido

Ex: Researchers asked participants to memorize a list of nonsense syllables. 
unrealistic
unrealistic
[Adjetivo]

not in any way accurate or true to life

irrealista, poco realista

irrealista, poco realista

Ex: Setting a goal to become a millionaire overnight is unrealistic without a solid plan or significant luck. 

Establecer el objetivo de convertirse en millonario de la noche a la mañana es irrealista sin un plan sólido o una suerte significativa.

unwatchable
unwatchable
[Adjetivo]

difficult, unpleasant, or unbearable to watch

invisible, insoportable de ver

invisible, insoportable de ver

Ex: The game was unwatchable due to constant buffering. 

El juego fue invisible debido al búfer constante.

art
art
[Sustantivo]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

arte

arte

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions. 
business
business
[Sustantivo]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

negocios

negocios

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business. 
section
section
[Sustantivo]

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

sección

sección

Ex: The car's manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues that owners may encounter. 
current affairs
current affairs
[Sustantivo]

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

temas de actualidad

temas de actualidad

Ex: Discussions on current affairs often dominate the morning talk shows. 

Los debates sobre la actualidad a menudo dominan los programas de entrevistas matutinos.

gossip
gossip
[Sustantivo]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

chisme, cotilleo

chisme, cotilleo

Ex: He’s always the first one to spread gossip, but it’s not always reliable. 
human interest
human interest
[Sustantivo]

the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.

interés humano

interés humano

Ex: The reporter's human interest story brought attention to a community coming together to support a sick neighbor. 

El reportaje de interés humano del periodista llamó la atención sobre una comunidad uniéndose para apoyar a un vecino enfermo.

sport
sport
[Sustantivo]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

deporte

deporte

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams. 
strike
strike
[Sustantivo]

a collective refusal to work by employees to protest conditions, pay, or policies

huelga, paro laboral

huelga, paro laboral

Ex: Employees voted to go on strike over unsafe conditions. 
holiday
holiday
[Sustantivo]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Vacaciones

Vacaciones

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks. 
discovery
discovery
[Sustantivo]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike. 
profit
profit
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

beneficios

beneficios

Ex: Last year's profit was reinvested into expanding the company. 
fashion
fashion
[Sustantivo]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

moda

moda

Ex: The fashion industry is constantly evolving with new ideas and concepts. 
to win
to win
[Verbo]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

ganar

ganar

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night? 
race
race
[Sustantivo]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

carrera

carrera

Ex: The marathon is the longest race I've ever run. 
competition
competition
[Sustantivo]

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

competición

competición

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month. 
to commit
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath. 
crime
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: Crime rates have been steadily declining in the city over the past decade. 
suicide
suicide
[Sustantivo]

the act of intentionally causing one's own death

suicidio

suicidio

Ex: Researchers examined changes in suicide rates over several decades. 
to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

desarrollarse

desarrollarse

Ex: Over time, economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks. 
duty
duty
[Sustantivo]

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

deber, obligación

deber, obligación

Ex: They discussed the duties of each team member during the meeting. 
plastic surgery
plastic surgery
[Sustantivo]

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

cirugía plástica

cirugía plástica

Ex: Many celebrities opt for plastic surgery to enhance their appearance. 

Muchas celebridades optan por la cirugía plástica para mejorar su apariencia.

to cause
to cause
[Verbo]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causar, provocar

causar, provocar

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words? 
trouble
trouble
[Sustantivo]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: She knew she was in trouble when she saw the stern look on her teacher's face. 
accident
accident
[Sustantivo]

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

accidente

accidente

Ex: The insurance company investigated the accident to determine liability. 
to perform
to perform
[Verbo]

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

representar, interpretar

representar, interpretar

Ex: The magician performed an incredible trick. 
play
play
[Sustantivo]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

teatro

teatro

Ex: They adapted the popular novel into a television play, bringing the story to life on screen. 
record
record
[Sustantivo]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

récord

récord

Ex: The weightlifter lifted an astonishing amount of weight, breaking the national record in his weight class. 
promise
promise
[Sustantivo]

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

promesa, perspectiva

promesa, perspectiva

Ex: His academic performance this semester has shown promise, indicating future success. 
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