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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Influencia social y estrategias

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

aludir a

aludir a

Ex: During the conversation , he alluded to a shared experience without openly discussing it .Durante la conversación, **aludió** a una experiencia compartida sin discutirla abiertamente.
to cue
[Verbo]

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

darle el pie

darle el pie

Ex: The teleprompter cued the speaker throughout the presentation .El teleprompter **indicó** al orador durante toda la presentación.
to mislead
[Verbo]

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

engañar, desorientar

engañar, desorientar

Ex: Be cautious of news sources that may attempt to mislead viewers by presenting biased or incomplete information .Tenga cuidado con las fuentes de noticias que pueden intentar **engañar** a los espectadores presentando información sesgada o incompleta.

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

Ex: Striking a balance between saving for the future and enjoying the present is a common financial challenge.

to argue or disagree with someone over something

no estar de acuerdo con, mostrarse en desacuerdo con

no estar de acuerdo con, mostrarse en desacuerdo con

Ex: While historians may take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs.
to urge
[Verbo]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

instar, presionar

instar, presionar

Ex: As the deadline approached , the manager urged the employees to complete their tasks promptly .A medida que se acercaba la fecha límite, el gerente **instó** a los empleados a completar sus tareas con prontitud.

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

hacer llegar el mensaje a, lograr comunicarse con

hacer llegar el mensaje a, lograr comunicarse con

Ex: The message was finally getting through to him .El mensaje **finalmente estaba llegando** a él.

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

minimizar, quitar importancia

minimizar, quitar importancia

Ex: We should play the risks down while discussing the project with potential investors.Deberíamos **restar importancia** a los riesgos al discutir el proyecto con los inversores potenciales.
in-joke
[Sustantivo]

a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

chiste interno, broma privada

chiste interno, broma privada

Ex: While the movie contained many in-jokes aimed at fans of the original franchise , newcomers to the series found themselves puzzled by the references .Aunque la película contenía muchos **chistes internos** dirigidos a los fanáticos de la franquicia original, los recién llegados a la serie se sintieron desconcertados por las referencias.

to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

dramatizar

dramatizar

Ex: In her speech , she dramatized the injustice of the court ruling to elicit outrage from the crowd .Él tiende a **dramatizar** los pequeños errores.
catch-up
[Sustantivo]

a casual conversation where people share recent news, updates, or experiences to stay informed about each other's lives

una puesta al día, una actualización

una puesta al día, una actualización

Ex: They had a long catchup after not seeing each other for years.Tuvieron una larga **puesta al día** después de no verse durante años.

to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

subrayar un punto

subrayar un punto

to elicit
[Verbo]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

provocar

provocar

Ex: The survey was carefully crafted to elicit specific feedback and opinions from the participants.La encuesta fue cuidadosamente diseñada para **obtener** comentarios y opiniones específicas de los participantes.
compliment
[Sustantivo]

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

cumplido

cumplido

Ex: The teacher gave a compliment to the student for their excellent work .El profesor le dio un **cumplido** al estudiante por su excelente trabajo.
to counsel
[Verbo]

to advise someone to take a course of action

aconsejar

aconsejar

Ex: In times of crisis , friends may counsel one another , providing a listening ear and offering comfort and advice .En tiempos de crisis, los amigos pueden **aconsejarse** unos a otros, proporcionando un oído atento y ofreciendo consuelo y consejos.
to entice
[Verbo]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

atraer, engatusar

atraer, engatusar

Ex: The restaurant enticed diners downtown with its unique fusion cuisine and lively atmosphere .El restaurante **tentó** a los comensales del centro con su cocina fusión única y su ambiente animado.

to be allowed or able to take part in making decisions or influencing something

Ex: The employees got no say in the merger process.

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

Ex: I'm all ears if you have any tips on how to improve my cooking.
gesture
[Sustantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

gesto

gesto

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

indicar, demostrar

indicar, demostrar

to pose
[Verbo]

to present or bring forward a question, issue, or topic for consideration or discussion

plantear, presentar

plantear, presentar

Ex: During the debate , each candidate had the opportunity to pose questions to their opponents on various policy matters .Durante el debate, cada candidato tuvo la oportunidad de **plantear** preguntas a sus oponentes sobre diversos temas políticos.
turn of phrase
[Sustantivo]

a skillful or distinctive way of expressing something in words

giro de frase, expresión ingeniosa

giro de frase, expresión ingeniosa

Ex: Critics praised the poet 's inventive turn of phrase.Los críticos elogiaron **el giro de frase** inventivo del poeta.
cliche
[Sustantivo]

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

cliché

cliché

Ex: The coach urged the team to avoid clichés in their advertising campaign, aiming for authenticity and innovation.El entrenador instó al equipo a evitar los **clichés** en su campaña publicitaria, buscando autenticidad e innovación.
backing
[Sustantivo]

support or help given to someone or something

apoyo, respaldo

apoyo, respaldo

Ex: She had the backing of experienced mentors .Ella tenía el **apoyo** de mentores experimentados.
home truth
[Sustantivo]

an unpleasant, yet truthful information someone reveals or points out about one

verdad que duele, verdad incómoda

verdad que duele, verdad incómoda

Ex: The novel 's protagonist had to face the home truths about her troubled past in order to find redemption and move forward .La protagonista de la novela tuvo que enfrentarse a las **verdades incómodas** sobre su pasado problemático para encontrar redención y seguir adelante.

to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

realzar

realzar

Ex: Her smile was enhanced by a touch of red lipstick to accentuate her lips .Su sonrisa se realzaba con un toque de lápiz labial rojo para **acentuar** sus labios.

helpful feedback intended to improve performance, work, or behavior, rather than just point out faults

crítica constructiva, retroalimentación constructiva

crítica constructiva, retroalimentación constructiva

Ex: It's important to learn how to give and receive constructive criticism.Es importante aprender a dar y recibir **críticas constructivas**.

to express disapproval or disagreement, especially formally or in a discussion

Ex: The team raised objections about the unrealistic deadline.

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

denunciar, condenar

denunciar, condenar

Ex: The organization denounced the unfair treatment of workers , advocating for labor rights .La organización **denunció** el trato injusto de los trabajadores, abogando por los derechos laborales.
to voice
[Verbo]

to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.

expresar

expresar

Ex: The citizens gathered at the town hall meeting to voice their dissatisfaction with the new traffic regulations .Los ciudadanos se reunieron en la reunión del ayuntamiento para **expresar** su descontento con las nuevas regulaciones de tráfico.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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