4°ESO (old)

Saving Lives (Unit 12)

strike (v.) = dar, atacar
on standby = en espera
unsung (adj.) = no reconocido
rubble (n.) = escombro(s)
nerve-racking (adj.) = angustioso
extricate (v.) = liberar
go through (v.) = pasar por, sufrir
pitch dark = oscuridad total
rescue (n.) = rescate
earthquake (n.) = terremoto
flood (n.) = inundación
mudslide (n.) = flujo de lodo
set to leave = listo para salir
at a moment's notice = sin previo aviso
lifeboat (n.) = bote salvavidas
in distress = disgustado, molesto, desolado
off the coast = cerca de la cost
battle = batalla, enfrentamiento
close shave = por los pelos
adrift (adj.) = a la deriva
blizzard (n.) = tormenta de nieve
put in danger = poner en riesgo
hike (v.) = hacer senderismo
on call = de guardia, disponible
commitment (n.) = compromiso
rope (n.) = cuerda
first aid = primeros auxilios
thick (adj.) = espeso, denso
fog (n.) = niebla
edge (n.) = borde
cliff (n.) = acantilado
swerve (v.) = virar
dial (v.) = marcar (un número)
dire (adj.) = terrible
rewarding (adj.) = satisfactorio
slide down (v.) = deslizarse
leap (v.) = saltar
put out (v.) = apagar
blaze (n.) = fuego, llamarada
hone (v.) = pulir
trap (v.) = atrapar

Tea Time (Unit 11)

be keen to = estar muy entusiasmado con la idea de, tener muchas ganas de
posh (adj.) = pijo
par (adj.) = normal, estándar
dress code (n.) = atuendo apropiado
anything but = cualquier cosa menos
amused (adj.) = entretenido
pull out (v.) = sacar
napkin (n.) = servilleta
lap (n.) = regazo
silver (adj.) = de plata
tea pot (n.) = tetera
gleaming (adj.) = brillante
tray (n.) = bandeja
raspberry (n.) = frambuesa
take a bite = probar un poco
run out (v.) = quedarse sin
hold out (v.) = aguantar
unheard of (adj.) = insolito
catch on (v.) = ponerse de moda
grow into (v.) = convertirse en
gown (n.) = traje, vestido
head out (v.) = partir, marcharse
hustle and bustle = ajetreo
be aware = ser consciente de
along the lines = algo parecido a

Family Matters (Unit 10)

off we go = allá vamos
mass (n.) = misa
gravely (adv.) = gravemente
gently (adv.) = suavemente
attach importance to = conceder importancia a
ominous (adj.) = siniestro, ominoso
hell (n.) = infierno
avow (v.) = declarar, manifestar
grasp (v.) = captar
pipe (n.) = pipa
dribble (v.) = salivar
obnoxious (adj.) = ofensivo
guffaw (n.) = carcajada, risotada
in spite of (conj.) = a pesar de
confounded (adj.) = confundido
appalling (adj.) = horrible
hullabaloo (n.) = jaleo
fuss (n.) = protesta, escándalo
show off (v.) = presumir, alardear
on tiptoe = en punta de pie
pretend (v.) = simular, fingir
sternly (adv.) = severamente
conceal (v.) = ocultar
solemn (adj.) = serio
gawk (v.) = mirar boquiabierto
get cross (v.) = enfadarse
simple-minded (adj.) = ingenuo
for good = para siempre
wide awake = completamente despierto
poisonous (adj.) = venenoso
stroke (v.) = acariciar
snarl (v.) = gruñir

Hair and Stereotypes (Unit 9)

reward (n.) = premio, recompensa
trait (n.) = rasgos
stand out = destacar(se)
Don't jump to conclusions. = No te precipites.
It's what's inside that counts. = Lo que vale/importa es lo que se lleva por dentro.
for better or for worse = en las buenas y en las malas; para bien o para mal
perceive (v.) = percibir
cover (of a book or magazine) = portada
shade (n.) = tono
craze (n.) = moda, locura
dye (n.) = tinte
jump on the bandwagon = subirse al carro
downside (n.) = desventaja, lado negativo
dumb (adj.) = estúpido
brunette (adj.) = moreno
readhead (n.) = pelirrojo
take for granted = dar por hecho
flaming (adj.) = ardiente, llameante
fiery (adj.) = exaltado
temper (n.) = humor, estado de ánimo
teasing (n.) = provocación
fate (n.) = destino
rusty (adj.) = oxidado
root (n.) = raíz
caste (n.) = casta
fear (v.) = tener miedo
bold (adj.) = valiente, atrevido
outspoken (adj.) = franco
streetwise (adj.) = espabilado
rinse (n.) = enjuague
proof (n.) = prueba

The Nights of the Pufflings (Unit 8)

harsh (adj.) = duro
mainland (n.) = continente, tierra firme
be struck by = ser deslumbrado por algo
barren (adj.) = desértico, yermo
upon arriving = al llegar
boxy (adj.) = en forma de caja
flat-topped houses = casas de tejado plano
tough (adj.) = resistente
stranded (adj.) = encallado
puffin (n.) = frailecillo

breed (v.) = reproducirse
dig (v.) = cavar
cliff (n.) = precipicio, acantilado
packed with = lleno
back and forth = de un lado al otro
beak (n.) = pico
hatch (v.) = empollar
fend for oneself = defenderse; valerse por sí mismo
take upon = encargarse de
cardboard (n.) = cartón
search every nook and cranny = buscar por todos lados
struggle (v.) = luchar
cuddly (adj.) = adorable
chick (n.) = pollito
creep (v.) = moverse con lentitud
flung (past participle of fling) = lanzado, tirado
sail off (v.) = zarpar
if it weren't for = si no fuera por
hunt (v.) = cazar
treasure (n.) = tesoro
accomplishment (n.) = logro

The Thrill of the Game (Unit 7)

get into (v.) = meterse en
close-up (n.) = primer plano
timing (n.) = coordinación de tiempo
fingertip (n.) = punta del dedo
kick (v.) = dar una patada
frame (n.) = marco
keep in mind = no olvidar, recordar
aim for = tener como objetivo
marvel (n.) = maravilla
cheerleader (n.) = animadora
loss (n.) = pérdida, fracaso
thrill (n.) = emoción, entusiasmo
defeat (n.) = derrota
time off = tiempo libre
on the go = en marcha, moviéndose
ladder (n.) = escalera
crouch (v.) = agacharse
fence (n.) = valla
gear (n.) = herramienta
armband (n.) = brazalete
slope (n.) = cuesta
predicament (n.) = apuro, aprieto
in spite of = a pesar de
worthwhile = que merece la pena

School Days (Unit 6)

delay (n.) = retraso
neglectful (adj.) = irresponsable, descuidado
prevent (v.) from = impedir
wheelchair (n.) = silla de ruedas
under the circumstances = en las presentes circunstancias
limp (n.) = cojera
assure (v.) = asegurar
scar (n.) = cicatriz
knock down (n.) = llevar por delante
revive (v.) = resucitar
faithfully (adv.) = fielmente
put off (v.) = posponer
shoplifting (n.) = hurto
drawback (n.) = desventaja
drop out (v.) of college = abandonar los estudios
fiancé (n.) = prometido, novio
with open arms = con los brazos abiertos
make ends meet = llegar a fin de mes
landlord (n.) = dueño, propietario
threaten (v.) = amenazar
jobless (adj.) = sin trabajo
bum (n.) = vagabundo
proper (adj.) = correcto, apropiado

Portraits through the ages (Unit 5)

a great deal = mucho
renaissance (n.) = renacimiento
portray (v.) = retratar, representar
lifelike (adj.) = realista, vívido
startling (adj.) = alarmante
silky (adj.) = sedoso
cloth (n.) = tela
sleeve (n.) = manga
wrinkle (n.) = arruga
leave out (v.) = omitir, excluir
portrait (n.) = retrato
scale (n.) = báscula
technique (n.) = técnica
struggling (adj.) = en apuros, en aprietos
poverty (n.) = pobreza
swirling (adj.) = turbulento, revuelto
brushstroke (n.) = pincelada
convey (n.) = expresar, verbalizar
beard (n.) = barba
at first sight = a primera vista
foundation (n.) = fundamento, base
catch one's eye = llamar la atención
vanish (v.) = desaparecer

Adjectives with -ed and -ing

Some of you have problems using the adjectives like "exciting" and "excited". What is the difference? It is not as difficult as you think.The main thing to remember is this:

adjectives with –ing are the cause of the feeling/situation
adjectives with –ed are the feelings of the person/animal affected

For example:
"This is a boring movie." (cause)
"I'm very bored." (feeling)

Try the following exercises:

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Vocabulary: Cars and driving

In this presentation you can find a lot of useful vocabulary and expressions related to cars and driving.

Here you can find parts of the car with the pronunciation (American English).

Check out also the following video that shows the differences in British and American English.