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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 5 - Referencia - Parte 2

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prospect
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

posibilidad

posibilidad

Ex: The student was thrilled about the prospect of attending a prestigious university .El estudiante estaba emocionado por la perspectiva de asistir a una universidad prestigiosa.
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .A menudo busco consejo en mi **colega**, que tiene años de experiencia en la industria y siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.
supportive
[Adjetivo]

giving encouragement or providing help

de apoyo, comprensivo

de apoyo, comprensivo

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .El perro de terapia brindó compañía **de apoyo** a los pacientes en el hospital, ofreciendo consuelo y apoyo emocional.
freedom
[Sustantivo]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

libertad

libertad

Ex: The protesters demanded greater freedom for all citizens .Los manifestantes exigieron mayor **libertad** para todos los ciudadanos.
autonomy
[Sustantivo]

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

autonomía

autonomía

Ex: After gaining autonomy, the country established its own laws and governance structures .Después de obtener **la autonomía**, el país estableció sus propias leyes y estructuras de gobierno.
salary
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

salario

salario

Ex: The company announced a salary raise for all employees .La empresa anunció un aumento de **salario** para todos los empleados.
pension plan
[Sustantivo]

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

plan de pensiones, régimen de jubilación

plan de pensiones, régimen de jubilación

Ex: She reviewed her pension plan options before deciding where to invest .Ella revisó sus opciones de **plan de pensiones** antes de decidir dónde invertir.
convenience
[Sustantivo]

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

conveniencia, comodidad

conveniencia, comodidad

Ex: For your convenience, the store offers self-checkout stations .Para su **conveniencia**, la tienda ofrece estaciones de autopago.
task
[Sustantivo]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

tarea, trabajar

tarea, trabajar

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .El gerente delegó la **tarea** a su empleado más confiable.

to a large extent

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
plenty
[Pronombre]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mucho, bastante

mucho, bastante

Ex: The holiday sale provided plenty of discounts on various products .La venta de vacaciones ofrecía **muchas** descuentos en varios productos.

used to indicate that something is generally true or applies in the majority of cases

en su mayor parte, en general

en su mayor parte, en general

Ex: For the most part, people in this neighborhood are friendly and welcoming .**En su mayoría**, las personas de este vecindario son amigables y acogedoras.
majority
[Sustantivo]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: A majority of residents expressed concerns about the proposed construction project .Una **mayoría** de los residentes expresaron preocupaciones sobre el proyecto de construcción propuesto.
handful
[Sustantivo]

a small number of people or things

puñado, pequeño número

puñado, pequeño número

Ex: The teacher managed the classroom , even though it was a handful of energetic kids .El profesor manejó el aula, aunque era **un puñado** de niños enérgicos.

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

Ex: Planning a destination wedding can cost a fortune.
to live on
[Verbo]

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

vivir

vivir

Ex: The family lived on a tight budget , but they always managed to make ends meet .La familia **vivía con** un presupuesto ajustado, pero siempre lograba llegar a fin de mes.
well-off
[Adjetivo]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

suficientemente rico

suficientemente rico

Ex: They invested wisely and became well-off in their retirement years .Invirtieron sabiamente y se volvieron **acomodados** en sus años de jubilación.
bargain
[Sustantivo]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

ganga

ganga

Ex: The used car was a bargain compared to newer models .El coche usado fue un **chollo** en comparación con los modelos más nuevos.
broke
[Adjetivo]

having little or no financial resources

pelado, sin un peso, sin blanca

pelado, sin un peso, sin blanca

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .Se sintió avergonzado admitiendo a sus amigos que estaba **sin dinero** y no podía unirse a ellos para cenar.
to treat
[Verbo]

to give someone a gift or provide them with entertainment as a gesture of kindness

invitar, consentir

invitar, consentir

Ex: To mark their success , the company treated all employees to a holiday party .Para marcar su éxito, la empresa **invitó** a todos los empleados a una fiesta de vacaciones.
debt
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

deuda

deuda

Ex: He repaid his friend , feeling relieved to be free of the personal debt he had owed for so long .Le pagó a su amigo, sintiéndose aliviado de estar libre de la **deuda** personal que había tenido durante tanto tiempo.
dirt cheap
[Frase]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: We stayed at dirt cheap motel while traveling cross-country .
to get by
[Verbo]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

arreglárselas, apañárselas

arreglárselas, apañárselas

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills .En la naturaleza, aprendes a **arreglártelas** con suministros limitados y habilidades de supervivencia.

to pay half of the expenses each

Ex: We'll go halves on the cost of the vacation rental; it's a good way to save money.
hard up
[Adjetivo]

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

escaso de dinero, en apuros económicos

escaso de dinero, en apuros económicos

Ex: Even though they were hard up, they managed to find joy in the simple things in life .Aunque estaban **en apuros económicos**, lograron encontrar alegría en las cosas simples de la vida.

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

derrochar, gastar a lo grande

derrochar, gastar a lo grande

Ex: To mark the end of exams , the students decided to splash out on a fancy dinner to celebrate their accomplishments .Para marcar el final de los exámenes, los estudiantes decidieron **gastar mucho dinero** en una cena elegante para celebrar sus logros.
skint
[Adjetivo]

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

pelado, sin un duro

pelado, sin un duro

Ex: After paying rent and bills , he was too skint to afford a holiday .Después de pagar el alquiler y las facturas, estaba demasiado **pelado** para permitirse unas vacaciones.

a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.

to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

Ex: This beachfront property be worth a fortune in a few years .
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