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A2 · Body & health

A2 · Cuerpo y salud

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dead(adjective)
/ded/
muerto
no longer alive
dead leaves/wood/skin
hojas/madera/piel muertas
The poor child looks more dead than alive.
Sinónimosdeceasedlifelessinanimateexpireddefunct
Antónimosalivelivinganimatethrivingactive
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cigarette(noun)
/ˈsɪɡəret/
cigarrillo
a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco , for smoking
a packet/pack of cigarettes
un paquete de cigarrillos
to light a cigarette
Sinónimossmokefagbuttcancer stick
Antónimosnone (in the direct sensebut could be 'health''fresh air')
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hurt(verb)
/hɜːrt/
doler
to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
My shoes hurt me because they are too small.
Mis zapatos me duelen porque son demasiado pequeños.
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly.
Sinónimosachepaininjurewoundharmafflict
Antónimoshealcomfortsootheeasehelp
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alive(adjective)
/əˈlaɪv/
vivo
living; not dead
Doctors kept the baby alive for six weeks.
Los médicos mantuvieron al bebé vivo durante seis semanas.
We don't know whether he's alive or dead.
Sinónimoslivingexistingbreathinganimateconsciousvigorousactivealert
Antónimosdeaddeceasedlifelessinanimateextinct
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patient(noun)
/ˈpeɪʃnt/
paciente
a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
Soy paciente del Dr. Stephens; ¿podría pedir una cita para verla?
She's very patient with young children.
Sinónimossick personinvalidcasesuffererclient (in some contexts)
Antónimosdoctorphysicianhealthy personwellness
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ill(adjective)
/ɪl/
enfermo
suffering from an illness or disease; not feeling well
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness).
El tío Harry está enfermo terminal de cáncer (= morirá a causa de su enfermedad).
She was taken ill suddenly.
Sinónimossickunwellailinginfirmpoorly
Antónimoshealthywellfithale
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flu(noun)
/fluː/
gripe
a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness
The whole family has the flu.
Toda la familia tiene gripe.
She's got flu.
Sinónimosinfluenzagrippe
Antónimoshealthwellnesswell-being
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death(noun)
/deθ/
muerte
the fact of somebody dying or being killed
the anniversary of his wife's death
el aniversario de la muerte de su esposa
He died a slow and painful death.
Sinónimosdemisepassingenddeparturefatality
Antónimosbirthlifeexistence
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ankle(noun)
/ˈæŋkl/
tobillo
the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle joint
to sprain/break your ankle
torcerse/romperse el tobillo
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles).
Sinónimostarsushock (animal)
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asleep(adjective)
/əˈsliːp/
dormido
sleeping
The baby was sound asleep upstairs.
El bebé estaba profundamente dormido arriba.
The police found him asleep in a garage.
Sinónimossleepingdozingnappingslumberingout cold
Antónimosawakealertwakefulconscious
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fit(verb)
/fɪt/
caber
to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
This skirt does not fit me.
Esta falda no me queda bien.
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit.
Sinónimossuitaccommodatecorrespondconformmatchtailor
Antónimosmisfitunsuitablelooseill-fittingincompatible
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skin(noun)
/skɪn/
piel
the layer of tissue that covers the body
to have dark/fair/olive, etc. skin
tener la piel oscura/clara/olivácea, etc.
The snake sheds its skin once a year.
Sinónimosepidermisintegumenthidepelt
Antónimosbodycoreinteriormiddlefleshpulpcover
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weak(adjective)
/wiːk/
débil
not physically strong
He is still weak after the flu.
Todavía está débil después de la gripe.
She is still weak after her illness.
Sinónimosfeeblefrailfragileinfirmpowerlessvulnerabledelicate
Antónimosstrongpowerfulrobustvigoroushealthytough
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medical(adjective)
/ˈmedɪkl/
médico
connected with illness and injury and their treatment
Medical advances surely help us to live longer.
Los avances médicos seguramente nos ayudan a vivir más tiempo.
a medical student/school
Sinónimosclinicalmedicinaltherapeutichealingpharmaceutical
Antónimosnonmedicallayholisticalternative
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blood(noun)
/blʌd/
sangre
the red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals
The nurse took a small amount of blood from my arm.
La enfermera me sacó un poco de sangre del brazo.
Sinónimosgorevital fluidlifeblood
Antónimoslymphwater
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dentist(noun)
/ˈdentɪst/
dentista
a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
A dentist's job is taking care of people's teeth.
El trabajo de un dentista es cuidar los dientes de las personas.
That's definite then, is it?
Sinónimostooth doctordental surgeonoral surgeon
Antónimospatient
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knee(noun)
/niː/
rodilla
the joint between the top and bottom parts of the leg where it bends in the middle
She often sits on her father’s knee while he reads her a story.
Ella a menudo se sienta en la rodilla de su padre mientras él le lee un cuento.
I grazed my knee when I fell.
Sinónimosgenuknee joint
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finger(noun)
/ˈfɪŋɡər/
dedo
one of the four long thin parts that stick out from the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
She has very long fingers.
Ella tiene los dedos muy largos.
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips.
Sinónimosdigitphalange
Antónimospalmhand
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virus(noun)
/ˈvaɪrəs/
virus
a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope , that causes disease in people, animals and plants
The doctor said my fever was caused by a virus.
El médico dijo que mi fiebre fue causada por un virus.
SinónimosmalwareinfectionbugTrojan horseworm
Antónimoscleansterileprotectedsecure
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physical(adjective)
/ˈfɪzɪkl/
físico
connected with a person’s body rather than their mind
physical fitness
aptitud física
He tends to avoid all physical contact.
Sinónimosbodilycorporaltangiblematerialreal
Antónimosmentalspiritualintellectualemotionalimmaterial
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brain(noun)
/breɪn/
cerebro
the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling
Our brain is responsible for a lot of functions.
Nuestro cerebro es responsable de muchas funciones.
brain cells
Sinónimosmindintellectgrey matterencephalon
Antónimosbodymusclephysicality
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bone(noun)
/bəʊn/
hueso
any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal
The dog was gnawing at a bone.
El perro estaba royendo un hueso.
He survived the accident with no broken bones.
Sinónimosskeletonosseous tissueivory
Antónimoscartilagefleshmuscle
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injury(noun)
/ˈɪndʒəri/
lesión
harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body, for example in an accident
to sustain injuries/an injury
sufrir lesiones/una lesión
a head injury
Sinónimoswoundtraumadamageharmhurtailment
Antónimoshealingrecoveryhealthwellness
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shoulder(noun)
/ˈʃəʊldər/
hombro
either of the two parts of the body between the top of each arm and the neck
He carried the child on his shoulders.
Llevó al niño sobre sus hombros.
She tapped him on the shoulder.
Sinónimosupper backneckburdenresponsibility
Antónimosbackfootavoidevade
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stomach(noun)
/ˈstʌmək/
estómago
the muscular bag-shaped organ where food is stored and partly digested by acid and enzymes
The stomach produces acid that helps to digest proteins.
El estómago produce ácido que ayuda a digerir las proteínas.
Endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of the stomach.
Sinónimosbellyabdomentummygutpaunch
Antónimosnothing (related to lack of stomach issues/concerns)health (related to stomach health)
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energy(noun)
/ˈenərdʒi/
energía
the strength, effort and enthusiasm required for physical or mental activity, work, etc.
I didn't even have the energy to get out of bed.
Ni siquiera tenía energía para levantarme de la cama.
It's a waste of time and energy.
Sinónimospowervigorvitalitystrengthforcedrive
Antónimosapathylethargyweaknessinactivity
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smoking(noun)
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
fumar
the activity or habit of smoking cigarettes, etc.
Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
¿Prefiere fumar o no fumar?
He's trying to give up smoking.
Sinónimospuffinginhalinglighting uptobacco usevaping
Antónimosnon-smokingabstainingquittingnon-combustible
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pain(noun)
/peɪn/
dolor
the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill
This cream helps to relieve the pain.
Esta crema ayuda a aliviar el dolor.
Sinónimosacheagonydiscomforthurtsufferingsorenessanguishdistress
Antónimoscomforteasereliefpleasurewell-beingjoy
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neck(noun)
/nek/
cuello
the part of the body between the head and the shoulders
The boy keeps the key on a string around his neck.
El niño guarda la llave en una cuerda alrededor de su cuello.
Sinónimosnapethroatscruff
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illness(noun)
/ˈɪlnəs/
enfermedad
the state of being physically or mentally ill
She was absent from work due to illness.
Ella estuvo ausente del trabajo debido a una enfermedad.
Sinónimossicknessdiseaseailment
Antónimoshealthwellness