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

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Total English - Intermediate
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
[Adjetivo]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

feo

feo

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .El viejo suéter desgarrado que llevaba era **feo** y pasado de moda.
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 narrativas experimentales, desafió las convenciones tradicionales de la narración.
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 entrando en los océanos cada año y poniendo en peligro la vida marina.
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
[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
[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
[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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