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El libro Street Talk 2 - Una Mirada Más Cercana 2: Lección 4

Continúa explorando el vocabulario, las expresiones, los significados y el uso de la lección 4 de Street Talk 2 en esta segunda sección de análisis más detallado.

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vibrato
vibrato
[Sustantivo]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

vibrato, temblor

vibrato, temblor

Ex: Jazz saxophonists often employ vibrato to infuse their solos with soulful expression. 

Los saxofonistas de jazz a menudo emplean el vibrato para infundir a sus solos una expresión llena de alma.

virtuoso
virtuoso
[Sustantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The concert featured a guitar virtuoso whose rapid fingerwork and intricate melodies showcased his exceptional talent. 

El concierto presentó a un virtuoso de la guitarra cuyo rápido trabajo de dedos y melodías intrincadas mostraron su talento excepcional.

ad hoc
ad hoc
[Adverbio]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

ad hoc

ad hoc

Ex: They decided to address the customer's concern ad hoc rather than waiting for the scheduled meeting. 

Decidieron abordar la preocupación del cliente ad hoc en lugar de esperar a la reunión programada.

ad infinitum
ad infinitum
[Adverbio]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

hasta el infinito

hasta el infinito

Ex: The mathematical sequence extends ad infinitum. 

La secuencia matemática se extiende ad infinitum.

to ad lib
to ad lib
[Verbo]

to say or perform something spontaneously without prior preparation

improvisar, decir espontáneamente

improvisar, decir espontáneamente

Ex: During the interview, she decided to ad lib instead of reading from the script. 

Durante la entrevista, decidió improvisar en lugar de leer el guion.

ad nauseam
ad nauseam
[Adverbio]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

hasta la saciedad, hasta el cansancio

hasta la saciedad, hasta el cansancio

Ex: She complained about the issue ad nauseam, exhausting her friends. 

Se quejó del problema ad nauseam, agotando a sus amigos.

alma mater
alma mater
[Sustantivo]

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

alma mater

alma mater

Ex: His alma mater awarded him an honorary degree for his achievements. 

Su alma mater le otorgó un título honorífico por sus logros.

alter ego
alter ego
[Sustantivo]

one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows

alter ego

alter ego

alumnus
alumnus
[Sustantivo]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

exalumno

exalumno

Ex: The alumni association organizes networking opportunities and social events to keep alumnus connected with their alma mater. 

La asociación de exalumnos organiza oportunidades de networking y eventos sociales para mantener a los exalumnos conectados con su alma mater.

a.m.
a.m.
[Adverbio]

between midnight and noon

de la mañana

de la mañana

Ex: My English class begins at 8 a.m. on Mondays. 

Mi clase de inglés comienza a las 8 a.m. los lunes.

p.m.
p.m.
[Adverbio]

after noon and before midnight

de la tarde, de la noche

de la tarde, de la noche

Ex: The guest lecture starts at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. 

La conferencia invitada comienza a las 6 p.m. en el auditorio.

bona fide
bona fide
[Adjetivo]

genuine and not fake

auténtico

auténtico

Ex: The company prides itself on being a bona fide leader in the industry, offering high-quality products. 

La empresa se enorgullece de ser un líder bona fide en la industria, ofreciendo productos de alta calidad.

platonic
platonic
[Adjetivo]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platónico

platónico

Ex: Despite their chemistry, they both agreed to keep their relationship platonic. 

A pesar de su química, ambos acordaron mantener su relación platónica.

stoic
stoic
[Adjetivo]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

estoico

estoico

Ex: The soldier was stoic in the face of adversity. 

El soldado fue estoico frente a la adversidad.

thespian
thespian
[Sustantivo]

an actor or actress who performs on stage or in film

comediante, actor

comediante, actor

Ex: The festival honored veteran thespians for their contribution to the arts. 

El festival honró a los téspidas veteranos por su contribución a las artes.

typhoon
typhoon
[Sustantivo]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tifón

tifón

Ex: Typhoon season in the Philippines typically runs from June to November, with several storms affecting the region. 

La temporada de tifones en Filipinas generalmente va de junio a noviembre, con varias tormentas que afectan a la región.

a capella
a capella
[Adjetivo]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

a capela

a capela

accelerando
accelerando
[Adverbio]

(music) with gradually increasing speed

accelerando

accelerando

Ex: She executed the run accelerando, building intensity with each note. 
agitator
agitator
[Sustantivo]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

agitador, alborotador

agitador, alborotador

al dente
al dente
[Adjetivo]

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

al dente

al dente

allegretto
allegretto
[Adverbio]

(music) at a moderately fast tempo, but more slowly than allegro

allegretto

allegretto

Ex: The conductor asked the musicians to play more allegretto. 
allegro
allegro
[Sustantivo]

a brisk and lively tempo

allegro, tempo allegro

allegro, tempo allegro

andante
andante
[Adjetivo]

(of tempo) moderately slow

andante (moderadamente lento)

andante (moderadamente lento)

aria
aria
[Sustantivo]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

aria

arpeggio
arpeggio
[Sustantivo]

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

arpegio

arpegio

Ex: During the guitar solo, the musician skillfully executed a rapid arpeggio, adding a dynamic and expressive element to the performance. 

Durante el solo de guitarra, el músico ejecutó hábilmente un arpegio rápido, añadiendo un elemento dinámico y expresivo a la actuación.

tempo
tempo
[Sustantivo]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

tempo, ritmo

tempo, ritmo

Ex: The tempo of the music gradually slowed down toward the end. 

El tempo de la música se ralentizó gradualmente hacia el final.

cantata
cantata
[Sustantivo]

a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in multiple movements and often involving a choir, soloists, and orchestra

cantata, cantata

cantata, cantata

Ex: The cantata featured alternating solos and choral passages. 

La cantata presentaba solos y pasajes corales alternos.

cappuccino
cappuccino
[Sustantivo]

a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

capuchino

capuchino

Ex: He enjoys sipping a cappuccino while reading the newspaper in the café. 

Disfruta bebiendo un cappuccino mientras lee el periódico en el café.

coloratura
coloratura
[Sustantivo]

a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

coloratura, soprano coloratura

coloratura, soprano coloratura

Ex: Critics hailed the coloratura as a master of her craft, praising her ability to execute even the most challenging vocal embellishments with ease. 

Los críticos aclamaron a la coloratura como una maestra de su arte, elogiando su capacidad para ejecutar incluso los adornos vocales más desafiantes con facilidad.

allegro con spirito

a lively and spirited allegro passage or movement

allegro con spirito

allegro con spirito

Ex: An allegro con spirito concludes the sonata. 
contralto
contralto
[Sustantivo]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

contralto

contralto

crescendo
crescendo
[Adjetivo]

(of sound) characterized by a progressive amplification

crescenendo, en crescendo

crescenendo, en crescendo

Ex: The song's crescendo section gave it a dramatic climax. 

La sección crescendo de la canción le dio un clímax dramático.

diminuendo
diminuendo
[Adjetivo]

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

diminuendo

diminuendo

falsetto
falsetto
[Sustantivo]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

falsete, voz de falsete

falsete, voz de falsete

forte
forte
[Adjetivo]

played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

forte

forte

Ex: During the rock concert, the guitarist's forte solos electrified the audience with their energy and intensity. 

Durante el concierto de rock, los solos forte del guitarrista electrizaron al público con su energía e intensidad.

fortissimo
fortissimo
[Adjetivo]

performed or intended to be performed very loudly and forcefully

fortissimo,  muy fuerte

fortissimo, muy fuerte

Ex: Her fortissimo entrance overwhelmed the quieter strings. 
glissando
glissando
[Adverbio]

(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)

en glissando

en glissando

grave
grave
[Adjetivo]

serious, dignified, and solemn in manner or character

grave

grave

Ex: The doctor gave him a grave look before explaining the results. 
incognito
incognito
[Adverbio]

in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

incógnito, bajo un nombre falso

incógnito, bajo un nombre falso

Ex: The celebrity often goes incognito to enjoy regular activities without disruption. 

La celebridad a menudo va incógnito para disfrutar de actividades regulares sin interrupciones.

larghetto
larghetto
[Adjetivo]

used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo

larghetto, moderadamente lento

larghetto, moderadamente lento

Ex: In this larghetto passage, the music flows gently. 

En este pasaje larghetto, la música fluye suavemente.

largo
largo
[Sustantivo]

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

largo

largo

lento
lento
[Adjetivo]

(music) having a slow tempo

lento

lento

Ex: The conductor asked for a more spacious lento section. 
maestro
maestro
[Sustantivo]

a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

maestro,  director de orquesta

maestro, director de orquesta

mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
[Sustantivo]

a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

mezzosoprano, mezzo

mezzosoprano, mezzo

Ex: Critics praised the mezzo-soprano for its versatility, capable of conveying both power and sensitivity. 

Los críticos elogiaron a la mezzosoprano por su versatilidad, capaz de transmitir tanto poder como sensibilidad.

mezzo voce
mezzo voce
[Sustantivo]

a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft

mezzo voce, a media voz

mezzo voce, a media voz

Ex: The conductor asked the orchestra to play mezzo voce during the delicate passage. 

El director le pidió a la orquesta que tocara mezzo voce durante el pasaje delicado.

partita
partita
[Sustantivo]

a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period

partita, suite musical

partita, suite musical

Ex: The composer’s partita was structured in multiple contrasting sections. 

La partita del compositor estaba estructurada en múltiples secciones contrastantes.

pianissimo
pianissimo
[Sustantivo]

(music) a passage or section performed at a very low volume

pianissimo, pasaje pianissimo

pianissimo, pasaje pianissimo

Ex: Her pianissimo was barely audible at the back of the hall. 
piano
piano
[Adverbio]

softly or at a relatively low volume, as a direction in music

piano,  suavemente

piano, suavemente

Ex: The final notes are sung piano before fading away. 
pizzicato
pizzicato
[Adjetivo]

played by pulling and releasing the strings with the fingers rather than using a bow

pizzicato,  punteado

pizzicato, punteado

Ex: The composer added a pizzicato accompaniment beneath the melody. 
presto
presto
[Adjetivo]

(of tempo) very fast

rápido,  veloz

rápido, veloz

prima donna
prima donna
[Sustantivo]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna, diva

prima donna, diva

rubato
rubato
[Sustantivo]

a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

rubato, tempo rubato

rubato, tempo rubato

sforzando
sforzando
[Sustantivo]

a musical marking indicating that a note should begin with a strong attack

sforzando

sforzando

Ex: The conductor explained the meaning of the sforzando to the orchestra. 
soprano
soprano
[Sustantivo]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano

soprano

Ex: The young boy’s soprano voice was stunning, hitting high notes effortlessly until his voice began to change. 

La voz de soprano del joven era asombrosa, alcanzando notas altas sin esfuerzo hasta que su voz comenzó a cambiar.

staccato
staccato
[Adjetivo]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato

staccato

Ex: The singer's staccato delivery emphasized the lively nature of the song. 

La entrega staccato del cantante enfatizó la naturaleza animada de la canción.

caveat
caveat
[Sustantivo]

a warning that a particular action should be avoided

advertencia, salvedad

advertencia, salvedad

Ex: The doctor added a caveat against strenuous exercise. 
ego
ego
[Sustantivo]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

ego, orgullo

ego, orgullo

etc.
etc.
[Adverbio]

continuing in the same way

etc., y así sucesivamente

etc., y así sucesivamente

fetus
fetus
[Sustantivo]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

feto

feto

Ex: The mother was excited to see her fetus in the ultrasound image. 

La madre estaba emocionada de ver su feto en la imagen del ultrasonido.

gratis
gratis
[Adverbio]

without costing anything

gratis, gratuitamente

gratis, gratuitamente

Ex: The samples were handed out gratis to all attendees at the event. 

Las muestras se repartieron gratis a todos los asistentes al evento.

hypothesis
hypothesis
[Sustantivo]

a proposed explanation for a situation or set of facts that has not yet been proved

hipótesis

hipótesis

Ex: New evidence appears to support her original hypothesis. 
i.e.
i.e.
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a word or statement that explains or clarifies exactly what has just been said

Ex: The store closes during the winter, i.e., from December through February. 
in absentia
in absentia
[Adverbio]

while absent; although absent

en ausencia, en rebeldía

en ausencia, en rebeldía

libido
libido
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) the mental energy or drive connected with sexual desire

libido, deseo sexual

libido, deseo sexual

Ex: According to Freud, the libido is a key force in shaping personality. 

Según Freud, la libido es una fuerza clave en la formación de la personalidad.

magna cum laude
magna cum laude
[Adjetivo]

with high honor; with high academic distinction

con altos honores; con alta distinción académica

con altos honores; con alta distinción académica

per capita
per capita
[Adverbio]

per person

per cápita, por habitante

per cápita, por habitante

Ex: The study examined the energy consumption per capita in different cities. 

El estudio examinó el consumo de energía per cápita en diferentes ciudades.

per se
per se
[Adverbio]

used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things

per se, en sí mismo

per se, en sí mismo

Ex: The movie wasn't a masterpiece per se, but it did have some noteworthy performances. 

La película no era una obra maestra per se, pero sí tuvo algunas actuaciones notables.

persona
persona
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self

imagen pública

imagen pública

postmortem
postmortem
[Adjetivo]

occurring, performed, or obtained after death

post mortem, postmortem

post mortem, postmortem

Ex: Postmortem blood samples were sent to the laboratory. 
post scriptum
post scriptum
[Sustantivo]

an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature

posdata, P.D.

posdata, P.D.

Ex: I always add a post scriptum to my emails if I remember something important after I’ve clicked send. 

Siempre añado un post scriptum a mis correos electrónicos si recuerdo algo importante después de haber hecho clic en enviar.

proforma
proforma
[Sustantivo]

something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance

proforma, factura proforma

proforma, factura proforma

Ex: He signed the proforma contract, even though the terms had already been agreed upon. 

Firmó el contrato proforma, a pesar de que los términos ya habían sido acordados.

quantum
quantum
[Sustantivo]

the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

cuanto, cantidad mínima indivisible

cuanto, cantidad mínima indivisible

Ex: The uncertainty principle, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, states that certain pairs of physical properties, such as position and momentum, cannot be simultaneously measured with arbitrary precision. 

El principio de incertidumbre, un concepto fundamental en mecánica cuántica, establece que ciertos pares de propiedades físicas, como la posición y el momento, no pueden ser medidos simultáneamente con precisión arbitraria.

rectum
rectum
[Sustantivo]

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

recto

recto

scrotum
scrotum
[Sustantivo]

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

escroto, bolsa escrotal

escroto, bolsa escrotal

sputum
sputum
[Sustantivo]

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

esputo, flema

esputo, flema

Ex: Chronic bronchitis is characterized by the production of excessive sputum. 

La bronquitis crónica se caracteriza por la producción excesiva de esputo.

status
status
[Sustantivo]

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

estado, situación

estado, situación

Ex: The weather status changed from clear to stormy. 

El estado del clima cambió de despejado a tormentoso.

status quo
status quo
[Sustantivo]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

statu quo

statu quo

Ex: They challenged the status quo with their innovative approach to the problem. 

Desafiaron el statu quo con su enfoque innovador del problema.

verbatim
verbatim
[Adverbio]

in exactly the same words as used originally

textualmente, palabra por palabra

textualmente, palabra por palabra

Ex: The witness recited the conversation verbatim during the trial. 

El testigo recitó la conversación palabra por palabra durante el juicio.

vice versa
vice versa
[Adverbio]

with the order or relations reversed

viceversa

viceversa

Ex: You can choose to visit either the museum first and then the park, or vice versa. 

Puedes elegir visitar primero el museo y luego el parque, o vice versa.

aficionado
aficionado
[Sustantivo]

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

aficionado

aficionado

Ex: She became an aficionado of Japanese cuisine after visiting Tokyo. 

Se convirtió en una aficionada de la cocina japonesa después de visitar Tokio.

cabana
cabana
[Sustantivo]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: The tropical cabana was adorned with colorful fabrics and surrounded by lush greenery, creating a paradise-like setting. 

La cabaña tropical estaba adornada con telas coloridas y rodeada de exuberante vegetación, creando un entorno paradisíaco.

cantina
cantina
[Sustantivo]

a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries

cantina, bar

cantina, bar

Ex: He excused himself to the cantina, though he was actually just heading to the bathroom. 

Se excusó para ir a la cantina, aunque en realidad solo se dirigía al baño.

chaparral
chaparral
[Sustantivo]

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

chaparral, matorral

chaparral, matorral

chicano
chicano
[Sustantivo]

a person of Mexican descent

un chicano, una persona de ascendencia mexicana

un chicano, una persona de ascendencia mexicana

gringo
gringo
[Sustantivo]

a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

un término latinoamericano despectivo para los extranjeros (especialmente estadounidenses e ingleses), gringo (término despectivo)

un término latinoamericano despectivo para los extranjeros (especialmente estadounidenses e ingleses), gringo (término despectivo)

hasta la vista
hasta la vista
[interjección]

***until the (next) view : see you later

hasta la vista : nos vemos luego

hasta la vista : nos vemos luego

hasta mañana

used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day

Ex: She waved goodbye and said, 'Hasta mañana!'  before leaving the office. 
incommunicado
incommunicado
[Adjetivo]

without the means or right to communicate

incomunicado, sin medios para comunicarse

incomunicado, sin medios para comunicarse

macho
macho
[Adjetivo]

strongly masculine, often in appearance or manner

macho, machista

macho, machista

Ex: The actor played a macho hero in the film. 

El actor interpretó a un héroe macho en la película.

matador
matador
[Sustantivo]

the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull

matador,  torero

matador, torero

mucho
mucho
[Adverbio]

used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context

mucho, un montón

mucho, un montón

Ex: He runs mucho faster than I do. 

Él corre mucho más rápido que yo.

padre
padre
[Sustantivo]

a Christian clergyman serving as a chaplain in the armed forces

capellán castrense,  padre

capellán castrense, padre

Ex: The regiment's padre accompanied the unit overseas. 
poncho
poncho
[Sustantivo]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

poncho, capa

poncho, capa

pronto
pronto
[Adverbio]

without wasting any time; immediately

inmediatamente, sin demora

inmediatamente, sin demora

Ex: The pizza should be here pronto, I’m starving! 

La pizza debería estar aquí pronto, ¡me muero de hambre!

Senor
Senor
[Sustantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir'

Señor, Don

Señor, Don

Senora
Senora
[Sustantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'

Señora, Doña

Señora, Doña

ma'am
ma'am
[Sustantivo]

a woman of refinement

señora, dama

señora, dama

Senorita
Senorita
[Sustantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'

Señorita, Joven

Señorita, Joven

sombrero
sombrero
[Sustantivo]

a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

sombrero, sombrero mexicano

sombrero, sombrero mexicano

bagel
bagel
[Sustantivo]

a Yiddish term for a doughnut-shaped, yeast-leavened roll with a shiny, firm crust

bagel, rosquilla judía

bagel, rosquilla judía

Ex: The bagel had a glossy surface from the egg wash. 

El bagel tenía una superficie brillante por el baño de huevo.

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