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El libro Total English - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 7 - Referencia - Parte 2

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vegetable
vegetable
[Sustantivo]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

verdura

verdura

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms. 

Siempre empiezo mi día con una nutritiva tortilla de verduras rellena de espinacas, tomates y champiñones.

vegetarian
vegetarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat

vegetariano

vegetariano

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home. 

Él ha sido vegetariano durante años y disfruta experimentando con recetas a base de plantas en casa.

to bid
to bid
[Verbo]

to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

hacer una oferta

hacer una oferta

Ex: At the charity auction, they bid for a chance to have dinner with the famous author. 

En la subasta benéfica, pujaron por la oportunidad de cenar con el famoso autor.

to haggle
to haggle
[Verbo]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

regatear

regatear

Ex: In some cultures, it's expected that customers will haggle over prices when shopping for certain items. 

En algunas culturas, se espera que los clientes regateen los precios cuando compran ciertos artículos.

to bargain
to bargain
[Verbo]

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

regatear

regatear

Ex: Shoppers at the market often try to bargain for lower prices on goods such as handmade crafts or clothing. 

Los compradores en el mercado a menudo intentan regatear para obtener precios más bajos en productos como artesanías o ropa.

discount
discount
[Sustantivo]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

descuento, rebaja

descuento, rebaja

Ex: During the holiday sale, many items were available at a significant discount, attracting a large crowd of shoppers. 

Durante la venta de vacaciones, muchos artículos estaban disponibles con un descuento significativo, atrayendo a una gran multitud de compradores.

refund
refund
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

reembolso

reembolso

Ex: After returning the damaged item, he got a refund to his credit card. 

Después de devolver el artículo dañado, obtuvo un reembolso en su tarjeta de crédito.

receipt
receipt
[Sustantivo]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

recibo

recibo

Ex: She checked the receipt to make sure she was charged correctly. 

Ella revisó el recibo para asegurarse de que le cobraron correctamente.

to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies. 

Los individuos pueden permitirse la educación a través de varias estrategias de planificación financiera.

worth
worth
[Adjetivo]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valer

valer

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits. 

La inversión en fuentes de energía renovable vale la pena perseguir por sus beneficios ambientales a largo plazo.

to spoil
to spoil
[Verbo]

to treat someone with excessive indulgence or favoritism

mimar, consentir

mimar, consentir

Ex: If you spoil the dog too much, it will never learn proper behavior. 

Si mimas demasiado al perro, nunca aprenderá el comportamiento adecuado.

to indulge
to indulge
[Verbo]

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

consentir

consentir

Ex: They like to indulge in a luxurious spa day every once in a while to relax and unwind. 

Les gusta darse el lujo de un día de spa lujoso de vez en cuando para relajarse y desconectar.

to pamper
to pamper
[Verbo]

to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

mimar, consentir

mimar, consentir

Ex: He enjoys pampering his girlfriend with romantic dinners and thoughtful gifts. 

Disfruta mimar a su novia con cenas románticas y regalos considerados.

to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

tratar

tratar

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding. 

Ella lo trató con desconfianza después del malentendido.

to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to go on with their reading, even if they came across difficult words. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a seguir con su lectura, incluso si se encontraban con palabras difíciles.

spending spree
spending spree
[Sustantivo]

a short period of time during which someone spends a significant amount of money, often on a variety of items or experiences

frenesí de gastos, orgía de gastos

frenesí de gastos, orgía de gastos

Ex: A sudden spending spree can lead to financial trouble. 

Un frenesí de gastos repentino puede llevar a problemas financieros.

luxury
luxury
[Sustantivo]

the characteristic of being exceptionally expensive, offering superior quality and exclusivity

lujo

lujo

Ex: The handbag's luxury was reflected in its intricate design and high price tag. 

El lujo del bolso se reflejaba en su intrincado diseño y su alto precio.

necessity
necessity
[Sustantivo]

the fact that something must happen or is needed

necesidad

necesidad

Ex: For successful project completion, meeting deadlines is a necessity to keep the workflow on track. 

Para la finalización exitosa de un proyecto, cumplir con los plazos es una necesidad para mantener el flujo de trabajo en el camino correcto.

over the top
over the top
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is too extreme or exaggerated

exagerado, pasado de rosca

exagerado, pasado de rosca

Ex: The movie was fun, but the ending was over the top. 

La película fue divertida, pero el final fue exagerado.

lavish
lavish
[Adjetivo]

generous in giving or expressing

espléndido

espléndido

Ex: She gave him a lavish gift to celebrate his promotion. 

Ella le dio un regalo generoso para celebrar su ascenso.

gourmet
gourmet
[Adjetivo]

(of food or drink) high quality, rare, or exotic, with an emphasis on flavor, presentation, and culinary expertise, often associated with sophisticated or refined taste

gourmet, exquisito

gourmet, exquisito

Ex: The bakery sells gourmet chocolates with unique flavors. 

La panadería vende chocolates gourmet con sabores únicos.

extravagant
extravagant
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

derrochador, despilfarrador

derrochador, despilfarrador

Ex: The hotel's extravagant suites offered breathtaking views and personalized butler service. 

Las suites extravagantes del hotel ofrecían vistas impresionantes y un servicio de mayordomo personalizado.

excessive
excessive
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excesivo

excesivo

Ex: The car’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket. 

La velocidad excesiva del coche llevó a una multa por exceso de velocidad considerable.

extra large
extra large
[Sustantivo]

(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

extra grande, extra large

extra grande, extra large

Ex: She prefers extra large sweaters for a loose and comfortable fit. 

Ella prefiere los suéteres extra grandes para un ajuste holgado y cómodo.

overpriced
overpriced
[Adjetivo]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

demasiado caro, sobrevalorado

demasiado caro, sobrevalorado

Ex: The hotel stay felt overpriced given its poor facilities. 

La estancia en el hotel parecía demasiado cara dadas sus malas instalaciones.

far-fetched
far-fetched
[Adjetivo]

not probable and difficult to believe

inverosímil, rebuscado

inverosímil, rebuscado

Ex: They dismissed the far-fetched claims as mere speculation without evidence. 

Desestimaron las afirmaciones descabelladas como meras especulaciones sin evidencia.

to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: After a late night, it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day. 

Después de una noche tarde, es fácil quedarse dormido accidentalmente al día siguiente.

to undercook

to cook food for less time than necessary

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

Ex: They warned him not to undercook the fish for safety reasons. 

Le advirtieron que no cocinara menos de lo necesario el pescado por razones de seguridad.

monotonous
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The monotonous landscape of the desert seemed to stretch on forever without any notable features. 

El paisaje monótono del desierto parecía extenderse para siempre sin ningún rasgo notable.

spoiled
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

mimado, consentido

mimado, consentido

Ex: The spoiled teenager expected her parents to buy her the latest phone without even asking for it. 

La adolescente mimada esperaba que sus padres le compraran el último teléfono sin siquiera pedirlo.

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