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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: The picturesque coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .

El pintoresco pueblo costero presumía de playas de arena y pintorescas cabañas.

ugly
ugly
[Adjetivo]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

feo

feo

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

El suéter viejo y desgarrado que llevaba era feo y anticuado.

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 literature movement of the 20th century , characterized by stream-of-consciousness writing and experimental narratives , challenged traditional storytelling conventions .

El movimiento literario moderno del siglo XX, caracterizado por la escritura de flujo de conciencia y las narrativas experimentales, desafió las convenciones narrativas 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: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .

El código de vestimenta tradicional de la empresa requiere ropa formal, mientras que otros lugares de trabajo están adoptando políticas casuales.

enormous
enormous
[Adjetivo]

extremely large in physical dimensions

enorme

enorme

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .

El árbol en su patio trasero era enorme, proporcionando sombra a todo el jardín.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .

El diminuto gatito cabía cómodamente en la palma de su mano.

friendly
friendly
[Adjetivo]

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

simpático

simpático

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .

Su sonrisa amistosa hizo que la conversación difícil se sintiera menos incómoda.

unwelcoming
unwelcoming
[Adjetivo]

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

poco acogedor, inhóspito

poco acogedor, inhóspito

Ex: The staff ’s unwelcoming attitude discouraged customers .

La actitud poco acogedora del personal desanimó a los clientes.

touristy
touristy
[Adjetivo]

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

turístico

turístico

Ex: She wanted to avoid the touristy areas and experience the city like a local .

Ella quería evitar las zonas turísticas y experimentar la ciudad como un local.

unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.

La fruta fue recolectada en el punto máximo de madurez y aún estaba intacta cuando llegó al mercado.

air conditioning
air conditioning
[Sustantivo]

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

aire acondicionado

aire acondicionado

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .

El aire acondicionado en el coche fue un salvavidas durante el largo viaje por carretera.

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: The hostel room was equipped with several bunk beds to accommodate many guests .

La habitación del hostal estaba equipada con varias literas para acomodar a muchos huéspedes.

central heating
central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .

Las viejas tuberías de la calefacción central comenzaron a hacer ruidos de golpeteo al calentarse.

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: The computer screen displayed the results of the experiment .

La pantalla del ordenador mostró los resultados del experimento.

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'll need an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the TV.

Necesitaremos un cable HDMI para conectar el reproductor de DVD al televisor.

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: Mobile phone plans can vary widely in terms of data limits , calling minutes , and monthly costs .

Los planes de teléfono móvil pueden variar ampliamente en términos de límites de datos, minutos de llamada y costos mensuales.

sofa bed
sofa bed
[Sustantivo]

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

sofá cama

sofá cama

Ex: After a long day , he appreciated the ease of unfolding the sofa bed for a quick nap .

Después de un largo día, apreció la facilidad de desplegar el sofá cama para una siesta rápida.

swimming pool
swimming pool
[Sustantivo]

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

piscina, alberca

piscina, alberca

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool.

Después del trabajo, me gusta relajarme dándome un chapuzón en la piscina cubierta.

washing machine
washing machine
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

lavadora

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .

El ciclo de centrifugado de la lavadora ayuda a eliminar el exceso de agua de la ropa.

adaptable
adaptable
[Adjetivo]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

compatible

compatible

Ex: The adaptable curriculum can be modified to accommodate different learning styles and abilities .

El plan de estudios adaptable puede modificarse para acomodar diferentes estilos de aprendizaje y habilidades.

climate
climate
[Sustantivo]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

clima

clima

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research .

Visitaron un lugar con un clima desértico para su investigación arqueológica.

flooding
flooding
[Sustantivo]

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

inundación

inundación

Ex: Farmers faced significant losses due to the flooding of their fields during the monsoon season .

Los agricultores enfrentaron pérdidas significativas debido a la inundación de sus campos durante la temporada del monzón.

fuel
fuel
[Sustantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .

La chimenea estaba abastecida con mucho combustible para mantenernos calientes.

household
household
[Sustantivo]

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

familia

familia

Ex: The household was full of laughter and activity during the holiday season .

El hogar estaba lleno de risas y actividad durante la temporada navideña.

waste
waste
[Sustantivo]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

residuos

residuos

Ex: Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems , with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life .

Los residuos plásticos representan una amenaza significativa para los ecosistemas marinos, con millones de toneladas de plástico que ingresan a los océanos cada año y ponen en peligro la vida marina.

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 soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise , allowing for high-quality audio recordings .

Los paneles insonorizados aislados en el estudio de grabación minimizaron el ruido exterior, permitiendo grabaciones de audio de alta calidad.

recycling
recycling
[Sustantivo]

the process of making waste products usable again

reciclaje

reciclaje

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .

La ciudad introdujo un nuevo programa de reciclaje.

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 program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .

El programa anima a los estudiantes a ser autosuficientes desarrollando habilidades prácticas para vivir de forma independiente.

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: A microphone captures sound waves and converts them into electrical signals .

Un micrófono capta las ondas sonoras y las convierte en señales eléctricas.

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