Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Procesos cognitivos y memoria

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Tarjetas de memoria

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semantic memory

[Sustantivo]

the part of memory that stores knowledge of meanings, concepts, and general facts, independent of personal experience

memoria semántica, memoria conceptual

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to take (a) note

[Frase]

to listen or pay attention carefully to something and remember it for later use

Ex: It's essential to take note of any changes in your health and report them to your doctor.

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drift

[Sustantivo]

the general meaning, intention, or tenor of a statement or text

la intención, el sentido general

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to perceive

[Verbo]

to become aware or conscious of something

percibir

Ex: Through the artist 's work , many perceived a deeper message about society 's values .A través del trabajo del artista, muchos **percibieron** un mensaje más profundo sobre los valores de la sociedad.

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notion

[Sustantivo]

a general concept or belief

idea, concepto

Ex: The notion of fairness is often debated in legal contexts .La **noción** de equidad a menudo se debate en contextos legales.

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to stem from

[Verbo]

to originate from a particular source or factor

provenir de

Ex: The anxiety stems from unresolved emotional trauma and stress .La ansiedad **proviene de** un trauma emocional no resuelto y estrés.

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to tell the difference

[Frase]

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

Ex: When comparing the paintings side by side, you can easily tell the difference in style and technique.

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evaluation

[Sustantivo]

a judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration

evaluación, valoración

Ex: The annual performance evaluation provides valuable feedback to employees on their strengths and areas for improvement .La **evaluación** anual del desempeño proporciona retroalimentación valiosa a los empleados sobre sus fortalezas y áreas de mejora.

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to keep an eye open

[Frase]

to remain alert and watchful for something or someone, especially to notice when it appears or happens

Ex: Tourists should keep an eye open for pickpockets in that area.

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to speculate

[Verbo]

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

hacer conjeturas

Ex: Neighbors started speculating about the reasons for the sudden increase in security measures .Los vecinos comenzaron a **especular** sobre las razones del aumento repentino de las medidas de seguridad.

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to look back

[Verbo]

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

pensando en el pasado

Ex: The team looked back at their performance to identify areas for improvement .El equipo **repasó** su desempeño para identificar áreas de mejora.

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to prompt

[Verbo]

to make something happen

provocar

Ex: The discovery of a new species of endangered wildlife prompted conservation efforts to protect its habitat .El descubrimiento de una nueva especie de fauna en peligro **impulsó** los esfuerzos de conservación para proteger su hábitat.

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to associate

[Verbo]

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

Ex: The color red is commonly associated with passion and intensity across various cultures .El color rojo se **asocia** comúnmente con la pasión y la intensidad en diversas culturas.

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self-perceived

[Adjetivo]

identified by oneself in a particular way, regardless of how others may see it

auto-percibido, percibido por uno mismo

Ex: The survey measured self-perceived levels of competence.La encuesta midió los niveles de competencia **auto-percibidos**.

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synonymous

[Adjetivo]

having a similar or identical meaning to another word or phrase in the same language or context

sinónimo

Ex: In scientific writing , ' hypothesis ' and ' theory ' are not synonymous terms .En la escritura científica, 'hipótesis' y 'teoría' no son términos **sinónimos**.

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subtlety

[Sustantivo]

a fine distinction in meaning, opinion, or attitude

sutileza, matiz

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to tell apart

[Verbo]

to distinguish the differences between things or people

distinguir, diferenciar

Ex: Some people struggle to tell apart certain colors due to color blindness .Algunas personas tienen dificultades para **distinguir** ciertos colores debido al daltonismo.

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to trigger

[Verbo]

to cause something to happen

provocar

Ex: The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation .La controvertida decisión del gobierno **desencadenó** protestas generalizadas en todo el país.

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to fall into place

[Frase]

to start to have a clear meaning

Ex: As I reflected on my life experiences, I started to see how the choices I made led me to where I am now; it all began to fall into place.

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to formulate

[Verbo]

to express or state an idea clearly and systematically

formular, elaborar

Ex: He had to formulate a response that would satisfy all parties involved .Tuvo que **formular** una respuesta que satisfaría a todas las partes involucradas.

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makeup

[Sustantivo]

the combination or arrangement of parts or qualities that form an individual or entity

la composición, la constitución

Ex: The demographic makeup of the neighborhood has changed over the years .La composición demográfica del vecindario ha cambiado con los años.

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to follow

[Verbo]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

entender

Ex: The book 's narrative was easy to follow, making it a quick and enjoyable read .La narrativa del libro era fácil de **seguir**, lo que lo convirtió en una lectura rápida y agradable.

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to be in the know

[Frase]

to have access to special information that most people do not have

Ex: I wasn't in the know, so I missed the meeting.

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in two minds

[Frase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found herself in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners, torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection.

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to retain

[Verbo]

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

conservar, mantener

Ex: The storyteller captivated the audience with a tale that was both entertaining and easy to retain in their memories .El narrador cautivó al público con un cuento que era tanto entretenido como fácil de **retener** en sus memorias.

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thought-provoking

[Adjetivo]

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

que hace reflexionar, estimulante intelectualmente

Ex: The thought-provoking documentary shed light on pressing social issues and prompted viewers to reevaluate their perspectives .El documental **provocador** arrojó luz sobre problemas sociales apremiantes e impulsó a los espectadores a reevaluar sus perspectivas.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

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