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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Rendimiento y Condiciones Laborales

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to ace
to ace
[Verbo]

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

lucirse en, bordar

lucirse en, bordar

Ex: With focused preparation , the job candidate aced the interview and secured the position .

Con una preparación enfocada, el candidato superó con éxito la entrevista y consiguió el puesto.

to commence

to start happening or being

comenzar, iniciar

comenzar, iniciar

Ex: The meeting commenced with the chairman 's opening remarks .

La reunión comenzó con las palabras de apertura del presidente.

hectic
hectic
[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

agitado

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even more hectic than usual .

Los cambios de último momento hicieron que la planificación del evento fuera aún más caótica de lo habitual.

monotonous
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .

Las tareas repetitivas en la línea de ensamblaje hicieron el trabajo monótono y poco interesante.

stimulating
stimulating
[Adjetivo]

causing excitement, interest, or activity, often through intellectual or emotional engagement

estimulante

estimulante

Ex: The workshop offered stimulating activities designed to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.

El taller ofreció actividades estimulantes diseñadas para mejorar la creatividad y las habilidades para resolver problemas.

tedious
tedious
[Adjetivo]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .

Clasificar el desorden en el ático resultó ser una tarea tediosa y que consume mucho tiempo.

underemployed
underemployed
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not having much work to do in their job or being unable to use their full potential

subempleado

subempleado

Ex: The underemployed population often seeks opportunities for career advancement or additional training .

La población subempleada a menudo busca oportunidades de avance profesional o capacitación adicional.

boardroom
boardroom
[Sustantivo]

a room where the board of directors meet

sala de juntas

sala de juntas

Ex: Important decisions about company strategy are often made in the boardroom.

Las decisiones importantes sobre la estrategia de la empresa a menudo se toman en la sala de juntas.

sick leave
sick leave
[Sustantivo]

a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work

permiso por enfermedad, licencia por enfermedad, baja por enfermedad

permiso por enfermedad, licencia por enfermedad, baja por enfermedad

Ex: She returned to work after her sick leave feeling much better .

Ella volvió al trabajo después de su baja por enfermedad sintiéndose mucho mejor.

maternity leave
maternity leave
[Sustantivo]

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

licencia por maternidad, baja por maternidad

licencia por maternidad, baja por maternidad

Ex: Maternity leave allowed her to bond with her newborn without worrying about work responsibilities .

La baja por maternidad le permitió vincularse con su recién nacido sin preocuparse por las responsabilidades laborales.

discrimination
discrimination
[Sustantivo]

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

discriminación

discriminación

Ex: She spoke out against discrimination after witnessing unfair treatment of her colleagues .

Ella habló en contra de la discriminación después de presenciar un trato injusto hacia sus colegas.

pension
pension
[Sustantivo]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

pensión

pensión

Ex: Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits .

Los empleados del gobierno a menudo reciben una pensión como parte de sus beneficios de jubilación.

workload
workload
[Sustantivo]

the amount of work that a person or organization has to do

volumen de trabajo

volumen de trabajo

Ex: Stress and burnout can result from consistently handling an excessive workload.

El estrés y el agotamiento pueden resultar de manejar constantemente una carga de trabajo excesiva.

increment
increment
[Sustantivo]

an increase in someone's salary that happens at regular intervals

aumento

aumento

Ex: We observed a steady increment in sales over the past quarter .

Observamos un incremento constante en las ventas durante el último trimestre.

to [get] off the ground

to start functioning or making progress effectively

despegar

despegar

Ex: We had some difficulty getting the project off the ground, but once we secured funding, everything fell into place.
flexitime
flexitime
[Sustantivo]

a flexible work schedule in which employees can set their own working hours within a certain framework or range of hours

horario flexible, jornada flexible

horario flexible, jornada flexible

Ex: The company introduced flexitime to improve work-life balance .

La empresa introdujo el horario flexible para mejorar el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal.

nine to five

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
perk
perk
[Sustantivo]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

beneficio, ventaja

beneficio, ventaja

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .

Los beneficios de la pasantía incluyen acceso gratuito a cursos de desarrollo profesional y eventos de networking.

to embark on

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

embarcarse en

embarcarse en

Ex: They embarked on a major renovation of their home , transforming it into a modern space .

Ellos emprendieron una renovación importante de su hogar, transformándolo en un espacio moderno.

to ensure
to ensure
[Verbo]

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: The captain ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .

El capitán aseguró la seguridad de los pasajeros durante la tormenta.

telecommuting
telecommuting
[Sustantivo]

the practice of working from a location outside the office, typically from home, using electronic communication

teletrabajo, trabajo a distancia

teletrabajo, trabajo a distancia

Ex: Telecommuting can increase productivity for certain types of jobs .

El teletrabajo puede aumentar la productividad para ciertos tipos de trabajos.

businesslike
businesslike
[Adjetivo]

organized and efficient in a way suited to professional or commercial activity

profesional, eficiente

profesional, eficiente

Ex: He maintained a businesslike demeanor even under pressure .

Mantuvo una actitud profesional incluso bajo presión.

dress code
dress code
[Sustantivo]

a set of guidelines specifying the types of clothing and grooming considered acceptable or appropriate in a particular setting or for a specific event

código de vestimenta, normativa de vestuario

código de vestimenta, normativa de vestuario

Ex: The company enforces a professional dress code for its employees .

La empresa impone un código de vestimenta profesional para sus empleados.

to execute
to execute
[Verbo]

to perform or carry out a skillful and well-coordinated action or maneuver

ejecutar, realizar

ejecutar, realizar

Ex: In a high-pressure situation , the surgeon executed the delicate procedure with surgical precision .

En una situación de alta presión, el cirujano ejecutó el procedimiento delicado con precisión quirúrgica.

chore
chore
[Sustantivo]

a routine task that must be done regularly, often boring or unpleasant

tarea, quehacer

tarea, quehacer

Ex: Writing reports every week became a tedious chore.

Escribir informes cada semana se convirtió en una tarea tediosa.

to facilitate

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

facilitar

facilitar

Ex: Technology can facilitate communication among team members .

La tecnología puede facilitar la comunicación entre los miembros del equipo.

obstacle
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Miscommunication was the biggest obstacle in their negotiations .

La mala comunicación fue el mayor obstáculo en sus negociaciones.

expense
expense
[Sustantivo]

money spent by an employee to perform job-related tasks, typically paid back by an employer

gastos profesionales, gastos de trabajo

gastos profesionales, gastos de trabajo

Ex: Office supply expenses are usually claimed through the accounting department .

Los gastos de material de oficina generalmente se reclaman a través del departamento de contabilidad.

to implement

to put a plan or idea into action using tangible and specific steps to ensure its successful realization

implementar, aplicar

implementar, aplicar

Ex: In an effort to enhance customer service , the retail store decided to implement a new feedback system to address customer concerns .

En un esfuerzo por mejorar el servicio al cliente, la tienda minorista decidió implementar un nuevo sistema de comentarios para abordar las preocupaciones de los clientes.

to [have] {one's} work cut out for {sb}

used to say that something is very difficult and one will need to put a lot of effort into doing it

tener mucho trabajo por delante, tener una tarea difícil entre manos

tener mucho trabajo por delante, tener una tarea difícil entre manos

Ex: She's talented, but she'll have her work cut out for her competing against experts.

Tiene talento, pero tendrá mucho trabajo por delante compitiendo contra expertos.

to smooth
to smooth
[Verbo]

to remove obstacles or difficulties

allanar, facilitar

allanar, facilitar

Ex: The government implemented policies to smooth the process of obtaining permits for small businesses .

El gobierno implementó políticas para facilitar el proceso de obtención de permisos para pequeñas empresas.

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

llevar

llevar

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .

El CEO llevará a cabo personalmente las negociaciones con posibles socios comerciales.

competitive salary

a salary that is equal to or higher than what other employers offer for similar jobs

Ex: A competitive salary doesn't always mean the highest pay.
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