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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Rendimiento y condiciones laborales

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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 al trabajo **arrasó** en la entrevista y consiguió el puesto.

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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.

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
[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 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
[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
[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

businesslike
[Adjetivo]

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

profesional, eficiente

profesional, eficiente

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
[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
[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 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
[Sustantivo]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created an obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .Enfrentó varios **obstáculos** personales antes de terminar el curso.
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

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.

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

tener trabajo por delante

tener trabajo por delante

Ex: The chef had his work cut out for him as he had to prepare a gourmet meal for a large wedding reception with specific dietary restrictions and preferences.
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
[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.

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.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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