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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5 - Referencia - Parte 2

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broad
[Adjetivo]

having a large distance between one side and another

ancho, extenso

ancho, extenso

Ex: The river was half a mile broad at its widest point .El río tenía media milla de **ancho** en su punto más ancho.
breadth
[Sustantivo]

the distance between two sides of something

ancho

ancho

Ex: The breadth of the ocean seemed endless from the ship 's deck .**La amplitud** del océano parecía interminable desde la cubierta del barco.
to broaden
[Verbo]

to become larger in scope or range

volverse expandido

volverse expandido

Ex: The discussion broadened to include economic issues .La discusión se **amplió** para incluir cuestiones económicas.
high
[Adjetivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude , above the clouds .El avión voló a una **alta** altitud, por encima de las nubes.
height
[Sustantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altura, estatura

altura, estatura

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .La **altura** del árbol es de aproximadamente 30 metros.

to raise something above its current position

elevar, aumentar

elevar, aumentar

Ex: The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture , ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space .El artista utilizó un pedestal para **elevar** la escultura, asegurando que fuera visible e impactante en el espacio de la galería.
deep
[Adjetivo]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profundo

profundo

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes.Perforaron un agujero de dos metros de **profundidad** para llegar a las tuberías subterráneas.
depth
[Sustantivo]

the distance below the top surface of something

profundidad

profundidad

Ex: The well 's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts .La **profundidad** del pozo fue crucial para garantizar un suministro de agua sostenible durante las sequías.
to deepen
[Verbo]

to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme

profundizar

profundizar

Ex: The challenging experiences deepened her resilience .Las experiencias desafiantes **profundizaron** su resiliencia.
low
[Adjetivo]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

bajo

bajo

Ex: That dish is surprisingly low in calories .Ese plato es sorprendentemente **bajo** en calorías.
freerunning
[Sustantivo]

a sport that involves using acrobatic movements to navigate obstacles and terrain, often in urban environments, with an emphasis on creativity and self-expression

parkour, arte del desplazamiento

parkour, arte del desplazamiento

Ex: After watching a freerunning video , he was inspired to try jumping over fences and sliding under bars .Después de ver un video de **freerunning**, se sintió inspirado para intentar saltar vallas y deslizarse bajo barras.
open water
[Sustantivo]

any body of water that is not contained within a defined or enclosed area

agua abierta, extensión de agua abierta

agua abierta, extensión de agua abierta

glove
[Sustantivo]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

guante

guante

Ex: Kids love wearing colorful gloves when playing in the snow .A los niños les encanta usar **guantes** coloridos cuando juegan en la nieve.
competitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

competitivo

competitivo

Ex: Competitive industries often drive innovation and efficiency .Las industrias **competitivas** a menudo impulsan la innovación y la eficiencia.
addictive
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

adictivo

adictivo

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .Muchos encuentran el ejercicio **adictivo** después de experimentar los efectos positivos en su estado de ánimo y energía.
participant
[Sustantivo]

a person who takes part or engages in an activity or event

participante, partícipe

participante, partícipe

Ex: Every participant must follow the rules .Cada **participante** debe seguir las reglas.
spectator
[Sustantivo]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

espectador

espectador

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .El árbitro tuvo que recordar a los **espectadores** que permanecieran sentados durante el juego para asegurar que todos tuvieran una vista clara de la acción.
to win
[Verbo]

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

ganar

ganar

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .Ellos **ganaron** el juego en los últimos segundos con un gol espectacular.
to beat
[Verbo]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

vencer, derrotar

vencer, derrotar

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .El equipo de baloncesto jugó excepcionalmente y **venció** a sus rivales para hacerse con el campeonato.

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .
to train
[Verbo]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

enseñar

enseñar

Ex: He is training new employees on how to use the company software .Él está **capacitando** a los nuevos empleados sobre cómo usar el software de la empresa.
successful
[Adjetivo]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

exitoso

exitoso

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .Ella es una autora **exitosa** con muchos libros más vendidos.
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .El equipo celebró su **logro** juntos.

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

enterarse de

enterarse de

Ex: He 's eager to find out which restaurant serves the best pizza in town .Está ansioso por **averiguar** qué restaurante sirve la mejor pizza de la ciudad.

to emerge as a particular outcome

terminar

terminar

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.A pesar de sus preocupaciones iniciales, el proyecto **resultó** completarse a tiempo y por debajo del presupuesto.

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

hacer ejercicio, entrenar

Ex: She worked out for an hour yesterday after work .Ella **hizo ejercicio** durante una hora ayer después del trabajo.

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

pelearse

pelearse

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .A pesar de su larga amistad, una serie de desacuerdos les hizo **enfriarse** y seguir caminos separados.

to distribute something among a group of individuals

repartir, distribuir

repartir, distribuir

Ex: The local government will give free masks out to the public during a health crisis.El gobierno local **repartirá** máscaras gratuitas al público durante una crisis de salud.
to put out
[Verbo]

to make something stop burning or shining

apagar, extinguir

apagar, extinguir

Ex: The wind put out the lanterns on the porch .El viento **apagó** las linternas en el porche.

to resolve a problem or difficulty by finding a solution or answer

solucionar, poner en orden

solucionar, poner en orden

Ex: Despite the confusion , the team worked together to sort out the logistical challenges .A pesar de la confusión, el equipo trabajó junto para **resolver** los desafíos logísticos.
long
[Adjetivo]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

largo

largo

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.El puente tiene una milla de **largo** y conecta los dos pueblos.
length
[Sustantivo]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

largo, longitud

largo, longitud

Ex: The length of the football field is one hundred yards .La **longitud** del campo de fútbol es de cien yardas.

to increase the length or duration of something

prolongar, alargar

prolongar, alargar

Ex: To improve safety , the city council voted to lengthen the crosswalks at busy intersections .Para mejorar la seguridad, el consejo municipal votó por **alargar** los pasos de peatones en las intersecciones concurridas.
short
[Adjetivo]

having a below-average distance between two points

corto, bajo

corto, bajo

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .La correa del perro tenía una cadena **corta**, manteniéndolo cerca mientras caminaba en áreas concurridas.
to shorten
[Verbo]

to decrease the length of something

acortar

acortar

Ex: The movie was shortened for television to fit the time slot .La película fue **acortada** para la televisión para ajustarse al horario.
wide
[Adjetivo]

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

ancho, vasto

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .La tela tenía 45 pulgadas de **ancho**, perfecta para hacer un juego de cortinas.
width
[Sustantivo]

the distance of something from side to side

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: When buying a rug , consider the width of the room for proper coverage .Al comprar una alfombra, considera el **ancho** de la habitación para una cobertura adecuada.
to widen
[Verbo]

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

volviéndose ancho

volviéndose ancho

Ex: Her eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected news .Sus ojos se **ensancharon** de sorpresa ante la noticia inesperada.
to run out
[Verbo]

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

quedarse sin, agotar

quedarse sin, agotar

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.Se **quedan sin** ideas y decidieron tomar un descanso.
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