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Glossary unit 4: communication

ADJETIVES: FEELINGS

Amusing: divertido/a
Annoying: molesto/a

Confusing: confuso/a

Embarrasing: embarazoso/a

Fascinating: fascinante

Frightening: espantoso/a

Inspiring: inspirador/a

Irritating: irritante

Motivating: motivador/a

Relaxing: relajante

Upsetting: triste

Worrying: preocupado,a

EXTRA VOCABULARY

Burst out laughing: echarse a reír

Gap: hueco, espacio

Gesture: gesto, expresión

Misunderstanding: malentendido,a

Nod your head: asentir con la cabeza

Shake your head: negar con la cabeza

VERBS: TECHNOLOGY

Browse: echar un vistazo

Charge: cargar

Plug in: conectar, enchufar  

Press: apretar, pulsar

Scroll: deslizar (hacia arriba o abajo)

Stream: transmitir

Swipe: deslizar

Switch off: apagar

Switch on: encender

Tap: tocar suavemente y en un breve periodo de tiempo

Text: enviar mensajes de texto

Unplug: desenchufar, desconectar

Update: actualizar

EXTRA VOCABULARY

Express: expresar

Hit: golpear

Invite: invitar

Spread news: difundir noticias

Squeeze: apretar

Warn: avisar

WORD BUILDER  

Exciting: emocionante

Excited: entusiasmado/a

Frightened: asustado/a

Frightening: que da miedo

Irritated: enfadado/a

Irritating: irritant
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