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El libro Face2face - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - 2B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 2 - 2B del libro de curso Face2Face Advanced, como "indulgente", "tortuga", "extravagante", etc.

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stark
stark
[Adjetivo]

completely bare or extreme, without any embellishment or disguise

absoluto

absoluto

Ex: In the desert, the contrast between the scorching sun and the icy nights was stark. 

En el desierto, el contraste entre el sol abrasador y las noches heladas era marcado.

extravagant
extravagant
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

derrochador, despilfarrador

derrochador, despilfarrador

Ex: The hotel's extravagant suites offered breathtaking views and personalized butler service. 

Las suites extravagantes del hotel ofrecían vistas impresionantes y un servicio de mayordomo personalizado.

medieval
medieval
[Adjetivo]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

medieval

medieval

Ex: Historians often refer to the time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance as the medieval period. 

Los historiadores a menudo se refieren al tiempo entre la caída del Imperio Romano y el Renacimiento como el período medieval.

rustic
rustic
[Adjetivo]

crafted in a straightforward, unrefined manner using basic materials

rústico, campestre

rústico, campestre

Ex: The rustic fence was made of split rails and bound with rope. 

La valla rústica estaba hecha de rieles partidos y atada con cuerda.

snow-capped
snow-capped
[Adjetivo]

(of mountains or other elevated features) having a covering of snow on its uppermost part or peak

nevado, coronado de nieve

nevado, coronado de nieve

Ex: The snow-capped roofs sparkled under the sun, creating a winter wonderland. 

Los tejados cubiertos de nieve brillaban bajo el sol, creando un país de las maravillas invernal.

marble
marble
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

mármol

mármol

Ex: The elegant ballroom featured marble columns and intricate marble flooring, creating a sense of opulence and luxury. 

El elegante salón de baile presentaba columnas de mármol y un intrincado suelo de mármol, creando una sensación de opulencia y lujo.

tortoise
tortoise
[Sustantivo]

a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back

tortuga

tortuga

Ex: The tortoise’s hard shell protected it from predators in the wild. 

El duro caparazón de la tortuga la protegía de los depredadores en la naturaleza.

cottage
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens. 

Sus abuelos viven en una cabaña pintoresca rodeada de jardines.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

a mountain with a sharply pointed top

pico, cumbre

pico, cumbre

Ex: The snow-covered peak stood majestically against the clear blue sky. 

El pico cubierto de nieve se alzaba majestuosamente contra el cielo azul despejado.

curry
curry
[Sustantivo]

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

curry

curry

Ex: He enjoys experimenting with different curry recipes, adding his own twist with unique spice blends and ingredients. 

Disfruta experimentando con diferentes recetas de curry, añadiendo su propio toque con mezclas de especias e ingredientes únicos.

to act as
to act as
[Verbo]

to perform the role or function of something

actuar como, servir como

actuar como, servir como

Ex: The situation acted as a reminder of the challenges they still faced. 

La situación actuó como un recordatorio de los desafíos que aún enfrentaban.

vital
vital
[Adjetivo]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

esencial, vital, crucial

esencial, vital, crucial

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life. 

El oxígeno es vital para sostener la vida.

means
means
[Sustantivo]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

medio

medio

Ex: Public transportation provides a means for many people to commute to work. 

El transporte público proporciona un medio para que muchas personas viajen al trabajo.

communication
communication
[Sustantivo]

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

comunicación

comunicación

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma puede mejorar tu comunicación con personas de diferentes culturas.

to glide
to glide
[Verbo]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

deslizarse, planear

deslizarse, planear

Ex: The figure skater glided gracefully across the frozen lake. 

El patinador artístico se deslizó con gracia por el lago helado.

silently
silently
[Adverbio]

without verbal communication

en silencio

en silencio

Ex: He silently agreed with the plan without saying a word. 

Él silenciosamente estuvo de acuerdo con el plan sin decir una palabra.

canoe
canoe
[Sustantivo]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoa, piragua

canoa, piragua

Ex: Canoes are commonly used for recreational activities such as fishing, camping, and exploring remote waterways. 

Las canoas se utilizan comúnmente para actividades recreativas como pescar, acampar y explorar vías fluviales remotas.

indulgent
indulgent
[Adjetivo]

allowing others to enjoy pleasures or desires without strict judgment or criticism

indulgente

indulgente

Ex: His indulgent behavior toward his friends meant that he rarely set boundaries. 

Su comportamiento indulgente hacia sus amigos significaba que rara vez establecía límites.

to catch
to catch
[Verbo]

to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping

atrapar, capturar

atrapar, capturar

Ex: The spider used its web to catch insects for food. 

La araña usó su telaraña para atrapar insectos para alimentarse.

locally
locally
[Adverbio]

in a way that relates to a specific location or nearby area

localmente

localmente

Ex: The restaurant prioritizes using locally sourced ingredients in its dishes. 

El restaurante prioriza el uso de ingredientes locales en sus platos.

picture-book
picture-book
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally charming or picturesque, like scenes from a picture book

de libro de imágenes, como de un libro de imágenes

de libro de imágenes, como de un libro de imágenes

Ex: The couple’s love story was like a picture-book romance, full of adventure and joy. 

La historia de amor de la pareja era como un romance de cuento, lleno de aventura y alegría.

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