ALBERT EINSTEIN

Question 1

controversial

Answer 1

controversial

controversial adj (problematic, causing controversy) controvertido/a adj.

The controversial proposal was defeated. Eliminaron la controvertida propuesta.

Question 2

ground-breaking

Answer 2

ground-breaking

ground-breaking adj figurative (revolutionary, innovative) revolucionario/a adj innovador/a adj pionero/a adj.

He received the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research in genetics. Recibió el Premio Nobel por su revolucionaria investigación en genética. Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

Question 3

Jewish

Answer 3

Jewish

Jewish adj (religion )judío/a adj.

Kate converted to the Jewish faith when she married Zach. Kate se convirtió a la fe judía cuando se casó con Zach.

Question 4

pacifist

Answer 4

pacifist

pacifist n ([sb] opposed to war) pacifista n común.

The pacifists protested the war. Los pacifistas protestaron contra la guerra.

Question 5

theories

Answer 5

theories

theory n (scientific) teoría nf hipótesis nf supuesto nm.

The scientist tested her theory. El científico puso a prueba su teoría. Plural: Theories

Question 6

atomic

Answer 6

atomic

atomic adj (relating to atoms) atómico/a adj.

The students are learning about the structure of atomic nuclei.

Question 7

scientists

Answer 7

scientists

scientist n (science expert) científico, científica nm, nf.

Scientists have noted changes in the Earth’s weather patterns. Los científicos han detectado cambios en el clima de la Tierra. Plural: scientists

Question 8

origin

Answer 8

origin

origin n( beginning, source) origen nm principio nm.

It is often interesting to discover the origin of an idiom. Suele ser interesante descubrir el origen de una expresión.

Question 9

genius

Answer 9

genius

genius n (person: highly intelligent) genio nm (AR, coloquial)bocho nm (coloquial)lumbrera nf.

You don’t need to be a genius to see what the problem is here. No necesitas ser un genio para darte cuenta de cuál es el problema.

Question 10

astronomy

Answer 10

astronomy

astronomy n (the science of stars, space) astronomía nf.

Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, moons and other celestial objects.

Question 11

mountains

Answer 11

mountains

mountain n (natural elevation of land) montaña nf.

The Alps are some of the most impressive mountains. Los Alpes son unas de las montañas más impresionantes que existen. Plural: mountains

Question 12

symphony

Answer 12

symphony

symphony concert n (orchestra performance) concierto sinfónico nm + adj.

Durante el verano, la orquesta del pueblo ofreció una serie de conciertos sinfónicos gratis.

symphony orchestra n (music) orquesta sinfónica nf + adj

Question 13

miracles

Answer 13

miracles

miracle n (supernatural event) milagro nm.

Ben doesn’t believe in miracles, but he prays anyway. Ben no cree en los milagros, pero ora igualmente. Plural: miracles

Question 14

confirmed

Answer 14

confirmed

confirmed adj (verified) confirmado adj verificado adj.

Please find attached your confirmed travel itinerary. Por favor, encontrarán adjuntado su itinerario de viaje confirmado. Por favor, encontrarán adjuntado su itinerario de viaje verificado.

Question 15

weapons

Answer 15

weapons

weapon n (gun, knife) arma nf.

It is unfair to use a weapon against an unarmed opponent. Es injusto usar un arma contra un adversario desarmado.

Question 16

suspicious

Answer 16

suspicious

suspicious adj (causing suspicion) sospechoso/a adj misterioso/a adj raro/a adj extraño/a adj.

Rachel phoned the police because there was a man behaving in a suspicious manner in the street. Rachel llamó a la policía porque había un hombre actuando de manera sospechosa en la calle.

Question 17

institute

Answer 17

institute

institute n (organization) instituto nm (de profesionales)colegio nm.

The institute helps young academics get their work published. El instituto ayuda a los académicos jóvenes a publicar su trabajo.

Question 18

physics

Answer 18

physics

physics n (science of matter) física nf.

Physics cannot explain how these tiny particles interact. La física no puede explicar cómo interactúan estas pequeñas partículas.

physics npl (physical laws) (de la física) leyes físicas loc nom fpl.

Can you explain the physics of the climate cycle? ¿Puedes explicar las leyes físicas del ciclo climático?

Question 19

physicist

Answer 19

physicist

physicist n (scientist: expert in physics) físico, física nm, nf.

The physicist published an article about new research in electromagnetism. El físico publicó un artículo sobre los nuevos estudios sobre electromagnetismo.

Question 20

atomic weapons

Answer 20

atomic weapons

atomic weapons npl (nuclear arms) armas nucleares nfpl .

Atomic weapons have only been used two times in warfare.

Question 21

scientific

Answer 21

scientific

scientific adj (relating to science) científico/a adj.

I like to keep up with scientific advances in the news. Me gusta mantenerme actualizado con los avances científicos en las noticias.

scientific adj (of scientific methods) científico/a adj.

Some have argued that the study wasn’t rigorously scientific. Muchos han argumentado que el estudio no era rigurosamente científico.

Question 22

Swiss

Answer 22

Swiss

Swiss adj (of, from Switzerland) suizo/a adj.

Tom bought a Swiss cuckoo clock. Tom compró un reloj suizo de cuco.

Question 23

famous

Answer 23

famous

famous adj (well known) famoso/a adj célebre adj.

I never wanted to be famous. Nunca quise ser un hombre famoso. Nunca quise ser un hombre célebre.

Question 24

achieve

Answer 24

achieve

achieve [sth]⇒ vtr (accomplish) lograr⇒ vtr conseguir⇒ vtr obtener⇒ vtr.

There are many things I’d like to achieve. Hay muchas cosas que me gustaría lograr. {sth} is an abbreviation of the word “something”

Question 25

curious

Answer 25

curious

curious adj (naturally inquisitive) curioso/a adj.

Rats are curious creatures. Las ratas son criaturas curiosas.

curious adj (interested, keen to know) curioso/a adj interesado/a adj.

Paolo’s curious friends quizzed him about his new job. Los amigos curiosos de Paolo lo interrogaron acerca de su nuevo trabajo.

Question 26

astronomical

Answer 26

astronomical

• *astronomical,**
• *astronomic** adj (relating to the stars) astronómico/a adj

Question 27

observations

Answer 27

observations

observation n countable ([sth] noted, comment) observación nf anotación nf comentario nf .

Do you have any observations to express? ¿Tienes alguna observación para compartir?

Question 28

decade

Answer 28

decade

decade n (10 years) década nf.

There have been enormous technological advances over the last decade. Ha habido enormes avances tecnológicos durante la última década.

Question 29

Nazi (Party)

Answer 29

Nazi (Party)

Nazi n historical (member of Nazi party) nazi n común. Many Nazis relocated to South America after World War II. Muchos nazis se fueron a Sudamérica después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

party n (political group) partido nm His party won the election with a big majority. Su partido ganó las elecciones por amplia mayoría.

Question 30

surprisingly

Answer 30

surprisingly

surprisingly adv (it is surprising that) sorprendentemente adv

Surprisingly, some Christians do not celebrate Easter. Sorprendentemente, algunos cristianos no celebran la Pascua.

Question 31

development

Answer 31

development

development n (creation, bringing into being) desarrollo nm

The development of this theory has taken years. El desarrollo de esta teoría llevó años.