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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]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

feo

feo

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted. 

Recibió un corte de pelo feo que inmediatamente lamentó.

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. 

El género musical moderno de la música electrónica de baile (EDM) incorpora ritmos sintetizados y efectos digitales, alejándose de los instrumentos y melodías tradicionales.

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. 

Las diminutas hormigas trabajaron juntas para llevar una miga grande.

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. 

Ella es muy amigable, siempre saludando a la gente con un cálido hola.

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. 

El sistema de aire acondicionado de la oficina se puede ajustar para adaptarse al confort de los empleados.

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. 

El clima en el desierto puede ser extremadamente caluroso durante el día y frío por la noche.

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. 

La gasolina es un combustible ampliamente utilizado para vehículos.

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. 

Los nuevos vecinos presentaron su hogar a todos en la calle durante una fiesta de bienvenida.

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. 

El desecho de alimentos contribuye a las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero cuando se descompone en los vertederos, lo que hace que los esfuerzos para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos sean cruciales para mitigar el cambio climático.

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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