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El libro Total English - Intermedio - Unidad 3 - Referencia - Parte 2

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - Referencia - Parte 2 del libro de curso Total English Intermediate, como "turístico", "litera", "desperdicio", etc.

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picturesque
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: Her picturesque garden was filled with colorful flowers and lush greenery. 

Su jardín pintoresco estaba lleno de flores coloridas y frondosa vegetación.

ugly
ugly
[Adjetivo]

very unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

feo

feo

Ex: The scar looked ugly while it was healing. 
modern
modern
[Adjetivo]

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

moderno

moderno

Ex: The modern music genre of electronic dance music (EDM) incorporates synthesized beats and digital effects, departing from traditional instruments and melodies. 
traditional
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style, with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps. 

Decoró su sala de estar en un estilo tradicional, con muebles de madera clásicos y lámparas antiguas.

enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The ship was enormous, capable of carrying thousands of passengers. 

El barco era enorme, capaz de transportar a miles de pasajeros.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 
friendly
friendly
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

simpático

simpático

Ex: She's very friendly, always greeting people with a warm hello. 
unwelcoming
unwelcoming
[Adjetivo]

not hospitable or inviting, often creating a sense of discomfort or unease

poco acogedor, inhóspito

poco acogedor, inhóspito

Ex: The town seemed unwelcoming to outsiders. 

El pueblo parecía poco acogedor para los forasteros.

touristy
touristy
[Adjetivo]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

turístico

turístico

Ex: The restaurant was too touristy for their taste, with high prices and mediocre food. 

El restaurante era demasiado turístico para su gusto, con precios altos y comida mediocre.

unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age. 

La vieja fotografía había sido guardada en un marco y permanecía intacta a pesar de su edad.

air conditioning
air conditioning
[Sustantivo]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

aire acondicionado

aire acondicionado

Ex: The office air con system can be adjusted to suit the comfort of the employees. 
bunk bed
bunk bed
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

litera, camarote

litera, camarote

Ex: We built a bunk bed in the cabin to make the most of the limited space. 

Construimos una litera en la cabina para aprovechar al máximo el espacio limitado.

central heating
central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm. 

La calefacción central mantenía cada habitación de la casa uniformemente cálida.

computer screen
computer screen
[Sustantivo]

a screen that displays a computer's output

pantalla de computadora, monitor de computadora

pantalla de computadora, monitor de computadora

Ex: You can adjust the brightness of your computer screen in settings. 

Puedes ajustar el brillo de tu pantalla de computadora en los ajustes.

DVD player
DVD player
[Sustantivo]

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

reproductor de DVD

reproductor de DVD

Ex: We rented a comedy movie to watch on the DVD player tonight. 

Alquilamos una película de comedia para ver en el reproductor de DVD esta noche.

mobile phone
mobile phone
[Sustantivo]

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

teléfono móvil

teléfono móvil

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling; they also access the internet and use various apps. 

Muchas personas usan sus teléfonos móviles para algo más que llamar; también acceden a internet y usan varias aplicaciones.

sofa bed
sofa bed
[Sustantivo]

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

sofá cama

sofá cama

Ex: The sofa bed was easy to convert, making it a convenient choice for unexpected guests. 

El sofá cama era fácil de convertir, lo que lo hacía una opción conveniente para invitados inesperados.

swimming pool
swimming pool
[Sustantivo]

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

piscina, alberca

piscina, alberca

Ex: My friend's backyard has a small, but refreshing, swimming pool. 

El patio trasero de mi amigo tiene una pequeña, pero refrescante, piscina.

washing machine
washing machine
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

lavadora

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent. 

Ella puso su ropa sucia en la lavadora y añadió detergente.

adaptable
adaptable
[Adjetivo]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

compatible

compatible

Ex: The adaptable design of the modular furniture allows for various configurations to suit different spaces. 

El diseño adaptable de los muebles modulares permite varias configuraciones para adaptarse a diferentes espacios.

climate
climate
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: The climate in the desert can be extremely hot during the day and cold at night. 
flooding
flooding
[Sustantivo]

the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry

inundación

inundación

Ex: Flash flooding in urban areas can cause traffic disruptions and property damage. 

Las inundaciones repentinas en áreas urbanas pueden causar interrupciones en el tráfico y daños a la propiedad.

fuel
fuel
[Sustantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles. 
household
household
[Sustantivo]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

familia

familia

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party. 
waste
waste
[Sustantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

residuos

residuos

Ex: Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when it decomposes in landfills, making efforts to reduce food waste crucial for mitigating climate change. 
insulated
insulated
[Adjetivo]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislado

aislado

Ex: The insulated electrical wiring in the building ensured safety and minimized the risk of electrical fires. 
recycling
recycling
[Sustantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclaje

reciclaje

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals. 

Las fábricas utilizan métodos avanzados de reciclaje para los metales.

self-sufficient
self-sufficient
[Adjetivo]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosuficiente,  independiente

autosuficiente, independiente

Ex: The small village aimed to be self-sufficient by generating its own electricity through solar panels. 

El pequeño pueblo aspiraba a ser autosuficiente generando su propia electricidad a través de paneles solares.

sound wave
sound wave
[Sustantivo]

a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another

onda sonora, onda acústica

onda sonora, onda acústica

Ex: The echo was caused by the reflection of sound waves. 

El eco fue causado por la reflexión de las ondas sonoras.

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