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

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
vegetable
[Sustantivo]

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

verdura

verdura

Ex: The restaurant offered a vegetarian dish with a mix of seasonal vegetables.El restaurante ofrecía un plato vegetariano con una mezcla de **verduras** de temporada.
vegetarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat

vegetariano

vegetariano

Ex: She has been a vegetarian for five years and feels healthier .Ella ha sido **vegetariana** durante cinco años y se siente más saludable.
to bid
[Verbo]

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

hacer una oferta

hacer una oferta

Ex: The contractors are bidding for the government 's new construction project .Los contratistas están haciendo **ofertas** para el nuevo proyecto de construcción del gobierno.
to haggle
[Verbo]

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

regatear

regatear

Ex: The customer skillfully haggled with the car salesperson , eventually securing a more favorable deal on the vehicle .El cliente **regateó** hábilmente con el vendedor de autos, consiguiendo finalmente un trato más favorable para el vehículo.
to bargain
[Verbo]

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

regatear

regatear

Ex: The union bargained with the company management for improved working conditions and better wages for its members .El sindicato **negoció** con la dirección de la empresa para mejorar las condiciones laborales y obtener mejores salarios para sus miembros.
discount
[Sustantivo]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

descuento, rebaja

descuento, rebaja

Ex: The car dealership provided a discount to boost sales at the end of the fiscal year .El concesionario de automóviles proporcionó un **descuento** para impulsar las ventas al final del año fiscal.
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: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .Solicitó un **reembolso** por los boletos del concierto ya que el evento fue cancelado.
receipt
[Sustantivo]

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

recibo

recibo

Ex: The hotel gave me a receipt when I checked out .El hotel me dio un **recibo** cuando hice el check-out.
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .La estabilidad financiera permite a los individuos **permitirse** gastos inesperados sin causar dificultades.
worth
[Adjetivo]

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

valer

valer

Ex: This book is worth reading for anyone interested in history .Este libro **vale** la pena leerlo para cualquier persona interesada en la historia.
to spoil
[Verbo]

to treat someone with excessive indulgence or favoritism

mimar, consentir

mimar, consentir

Ex: She spoiled her boyfriend with expensive gifts to show her affection .Ella **consintió** a su novio con regalos caros para mostrar su afecto.
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: We indulged in a weekend getaway to the beach to escape the stresses of everyday life .Nos **permitimos** una escapada de fin de semana a la playa para escapar del estrés de la vida cotidiana.
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: After the stressful exam period , she likes to pamper her friends with homemade treats and movie nights .Después del estresante período de exámenes, a ella le gusta **mimar** a sus amigos con golosinas caseras y noches de películas.
to treat
[Verbo]

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

tratar

tratar

Ex: They treated the child like a member of their own family .**Trataron** al niño como a un miembro de su propia familia.
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.Ella le dijo que **continuara** con sus estudios y que no dejara que los contratiempos lo desanimaran.
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: The company ’s spending spree on new technology boosted productivity .La **fiebre de gastos** de la empresa en tecnología nueva aumentó la productividad.
luxury
[Sustantivo]

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

lujo

lujo

Ex: The house exuded luxury with its custom finishes and expansive views .La casa exudaba **lujo** con sus acabados personalizados y sus vistas expansivas.
necessity
[Sustantivo]

the fact that something must happen or is needed

necesidad

necesidad

Ex: The doctor explained the necessity of taking medication regularly .El médico explicó la **necesidad** de tomar medicamentos con regularidad.
over the top
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is too extreme or exaggerated

desmesurado

desmesurado

Ex: Their marketing campaign was a success because it was bold and attention-grabbing without going over the top.Su campaña de marketing fue un éxito porque fue audaz y llamativa sin ser **exagerada**.
lavish
[Adjetivo]

generous in giving or expressing

espléndido

espléndido

Ex: The lavish host made sure every guest felt special and well taken care of .El anfitrión **generoso** se aseguró de que cada invitado se sintiera especial y bien cuidado.
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 restaurant is known for its gourmet dishes made with fresh ingredients.El restaurante es conocido por sus platos **gourmet** hechos con ingredientes frescos.
extravagant
[Adjetivo]

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

derrochador, despilfarrador

derrochador, despilfarrador

Ex: The CEO 's extravagant spending habits raised eyebrows among shareholders and employees alike .Los hábitos de gasto **extravagantes** del CEO hicieron levantar las cejas tanto a los accionistas como a los empleados.
excessive
[Adjetivo]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

excesivo

excesivo

Ex: The storm caused excessive damage to the property , far beyond what was expected .La tormenta causó daños **excesivos** a la propiedad, mucho más allá de lo que se esperaba.
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: He bought an extra large suitcase for his long vacation .Compró una maleta **extra grande** para sus largas vacaciones.
overpriced
[Adjetivo]

expensive in way that is not reasonable

demasiado caro, sobrevalorado

demasiado caro, sobrevalorado

Ex: Online reviews criticized the store for selling overpriced electronics.Las reseñas en línea criticaron a la tienda por vender electrónicos **sobrevalorados**.
far-fetched
[Adjetivo]

not probable and difficult to believe

inverosímil, rebuscado

inverosímil, rebuscado

Ex: The idea of time travel still seems far-fetched to most scientists .La idea del viaje en el tiempo todavía parece **descabellada** para la mayoría de los científicos.

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: She often oversleeps and misses her morning bus .A menudo **se duerme** y pierde su autobús de la mañana.

to cook food for less time than necessary

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

cocinar insuficientemente, no cocinar lo suficiente

Ex: She undercooked the potatoes, making them unpleasant to eat.Ella **cocinó insuficientemente** las papas, haciéndolas desagradables para comer.
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .Las tareas repetitivas en la línea de ensamblaje hicieron el trabajo **monótono** y poco interesante.
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: It's important for parents to set boundaries to prevent their children from becoming spoiled and entitled.Es importante que los padres establezcan límites para evitar que sus hijos se vuelvan **mimados** y con derechos.
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