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political asylum
[Sustantivo]

the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons

asilo político

asilo político

Ex: The government granted political asylum to the journalist who fled from a repressive regime .El gobierno concedió **asilo político** al periodista que huyó de un régimen represivo.
labor migration
[Sustantivo]

the movement of people from one area or country to another for the purpose of finding work

migración laboral, migración de trabajadores

migración laboral, migración de trabajadores

Ex: Rising housing costs have reshaped internal labor migration trends.El aumento de los costos de vivienda ha reconfigurado las tendencias de la **migración laboral** interna.
plea
[Sustantivo]

a sincere and humble request, often made in times of need or desperation

súplica, ruego

súplica, ruego

Ex: The workers ' plea for better working conditions was finally heard by the management .La **súplica** de los trabajadores por mejores condiciones laborales finalmente fue escuchada por la gerencia.
vigilant
[Adjetivo]

cautious and attentive of one's surrounding, especially to detect and respond to potential dangers or problems

vigilante

vigilante

Ex: The citizens formed a neighborhood watch group to remain vigilant against burglaries and vandalism .Los ciudadanos formaron un grupo de vigilancia del vecindario para permanecer **vigilantes** contra robos y vandalismo.
affordable housing
[Sustantivo]

residential units that are reasonably priced and accessible to people with low to moderate incomes

viviendas asequibles

viviendas asequibles

Ex: Without access to affordable housing, many residents are forced to move farther from urban centers .Sin acceso a una **vivienda asequible**, muchos residentes se ven obligados a mudarse más lejos de los centros urbanos.
measure
[Sustantivo]

any action or maneuver taken as part of a plan or strategy to achieve a specific goal or progress toward an objective

medida, disposición

medida, disposición

Ex: As a precautionary measure, they installed smoke detectors throughout the building .Como **medida** preventiva, instalaron detectores de humo en todo el edificio.
to permit
[Verbo]

to officially authorize or grant permission for something to occur or be done

permitir, autorizar

permitir, autorizar

Ex: The museum permitted photography without flash inside the exhibit halls .El museo **permitió** la fotografía sin flash dentro de las salas de exhibición.

an extremely severe action, policy, or rule, seen as excessive or unjust

Ex: Such draconian measures can lead to public unrest.
charitable
[Adjetivo]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

comprensivo, benévolo

comprensivo, benévolo

Ex: The charitable donors funded the new wing of the children 's hospital .Los donantes **caritativos** financiaron la nueva ala del hospital infantil.
alleviation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of making something distressing less severe or intense

alivio, mitigación

alivio, mitigación

asylum seeker
[Sustantivo]

a person who has fled their home country due to fear of persecution, based on race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and is seeking international protection in another country

solicitante de asilo

solicitante de asilo

legislation
[Sustantivo]

a formal rule or collection of rules enacted by a governing authority

legislación

legislación

status quo
[Sustantivo]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

statu quo

statu quo

Ex: The company ’s policy aims to preserve the status quo in terms of employee benefits .La política de la empresa tiene como objetivo preservar el **statu quo** en términos de beneficios para los empleados.

to stop using or having something

abolir

abolir

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .Como parte de las medidas de reducción de costos, la empresa optó por **prescindir** de ciertos servicios no esenciales.

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact the standard of living for citizens.
globalization
[Sustantivo]

the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

globalización

globalización

Ex: The cultural influence of Hollywood is a major example of globalization in the entertainment industry .La influencia cultural de Hollywood es un ejemplo principal de **globalización** en la industria del entretenimiento.

to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed

establecer

establecer

Ex: The police officer laid the law down to the teenagers, warning them of the consequences of their actions.El oficial de policía **estableció** la ley a los adolescentes, advirtiéndoles de las consecuencias de sus acciones.
policy maker
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes decisions about the policies that a government or organization follows

legislador

legislador

Ex: The policy maker's efforts to improve healthcare access have been widely praised by public health advocates .Los esfuerzos del **formulador de políticas** para mejorar el acceso a la atención médica han sido ampliamente elogiados por los defensores de la salud pública.

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

regular

regular

Ex: The manager is actively regulating safety protocols for the workplace .El gerente está **regulando** activamente los protocolos de seguridad para el lugar de trabajo.
provision
[Sustantivo]

the act of making something available, especially necessities or services

suministro, provisión

suministro, provisión

revolution
[Sustantivo]

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

revolución

revolución

Ex: The revolution resulted in significant political and social reforms across the nation .**La revolución** resultó en importantes reformas políticas y sociales en toda la nación.

the underlying structure of relationships, values, and institutions that hold a society together

Ex: The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the social fabric.
establishment
[Sustantivo]

the group of people or departments responsible for managing or governing an organization or system

advocate
[Sustantivo]

someone who actively supports, promotes, or defends a particular cause or viewpoint, often through public speaking, writing, or activism

defensor, promotor

defensor, promotor

Ex: The student acted as an advocate for inclusive education policies .El estudiante actuó como **defensor** de las políticas de educación inclusiva.
alliance
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement or treaty establishing cooperation between nations or groups for shared objectives

alianza

alianza

Ex: Cultural alliances between universities foster academic exchange and collaboration in research .
constraint
[Sustantivo]

something that limits or restricts actions, choices, or development

restricción, limitación

restricción, limitación

Ex: The team 's constraints included limited equipment and space .Las **restricciones** del equipo incluían equipamiento y espacio limitados.
commuter
[Sustantivo]

a person who regularly travels to city for work

trabajador pendular

trabajador pendular

Ex: The train station was crowded with commuters heading to the city .La estación de tren estaba llena de **viajeros** que se dirigían a la ciudad.
occupancy
[Sustantivo]

the action of entering, settling into, or claiming control over a building or space, often for residence, use, or ownership

ocupación

ocupación

amenity
[Sustantivo]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

comodidad

comodidad

Ex: Access to public transportation is a key amenity for city dwellers .El acceso al transporte público es un **servicio** clave para los habitantes de la ciudad.
housing
[Sustantivo]

buildings in which people live, including their condition, prices, or types

viviendas, casas

viviendas, casas

Ex: Good housing conditions improve people ’s quality of life .Las buenas condiciones de **vivienda** mejoran la calidad de vida de las personas.
infrastructure
[Sustantivo]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infraestructura

infraestructura

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .El desarrollo de **infraestructuras** es clave para atraer inversión extranjera.
megacity
[Sustantivo]

a very large city with a population of more than 10 million people

megaciudad, metrópolis gigante

megaciudad, metrópolis gigante

Ex: The government plans to invest heavily in the megacity’s transportation system .El gobierno planea invertir fuertemente en el sistema de transporte de la **megaciudad**.
alleyway
[Sustantivo]

a narrow passage between or behind buildings, typically used for access, deliveries, or shortcuts

callejón, pasaje

callejón, pasaje

voluntary
[Adjetivo]

working without pay

voluntario

voluntario

Ex: The organization relied on voluntary contributions from people who wanted to help .La organización dependía de las contribuciones **voluntarias** de las personas que querían ayudar.
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