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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Familia y conexiones sociales

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
close-knit
[Adjetivo]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

muy unido

muy unido

Ex: They have a close-knit relationship built on trust and shared experiences .Tienen una relación **estrecha** basada en la confianza y experiencias compartidas.
extended family
[Sustantivo]

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

familia extendida

familia extendida

Ex: The extended family helped raise the children , providing additional care and guidance .La **familia extendida** ayudó a criar a los niños, proporcionando cuidado y orientación adicionales.
foster parent
[Sustantivo]

a person who takes someone else's child and raises them without legally becoming their parent

padre de acogida, madre de acogida

padre de acogida, madre de acogida

Ex: She found great joy and fulfillment in her role as a foster parent, helping children thrive .Ella encontró gran alegría y satisfacción en su papel como **padre de acogida**, ayudando a los niños a prosperar.

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant to keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention.
lifelong
[Adjetivo]

lasting the whole of a person's life

de toda la vida

de toda la vida

Ex: The organization aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for adults .La organización tiene como objetivo proporcionar oportunidades de aprendizaje **a lo largo de la vida** para los adultos.
to meet up
[Verbo]

to come together with someone, usually by prior arrangement or plan in order to spend time or do something together

encontrarse, quedar

encontrarse, quedar

Ex: Last weekend , we met up at the concert and had a great time .El fin de semana pasado, nos **encontramos** en el concierto y lo pasamos genial.

to do what one has promised

Ex: Politicians rarely keep their word after being elected.
lone parent
[Sustantivo]

a person who raises a child or children without a spouse or partner

padre soltero, madre soltera

padre soltero, madre soltera

Ex: I grew up with a lone parent who worked hard for us.Crecí con un **padre soltero** que trabajó duro por nosotros.

to not do something one has promised or agreed to do

retirarse, echarse atrás

retirarse, echarse atrás

Ex: The buyer backed out of the deal the day before they were due to sign the contract.El comprador **se echó atrás** del trato el día antes de que tuvieran que firmar el contrato.

to maintain contact or communication with someone

Ex: She said she would keep in touch with me after she starts her new job.

to visit someone or somewhere quickly and usually without planning, often for a short time

pasar rápidamente, hacer una visita rápida

pasar rápidamente, hacer una visita rápida

Ex: I am popping over to the store to grab some milk .Estoy **pasando por** la tienda para comprar un poco de leche.
in common
[Adverbio]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: The students found they had a passion for science in common.
social glue
[Sustantivo]

something that helps hold a society or community together by promoting unity, trust, and cooperation

pegamento social, adhesivo social

pegamento social, adhesivo social

Ex: Language and humor often work as informal social glue in groups.El lenguaje y el humor a menudo funcionan como un **pegamento social** informal en los grupos.
to ask out
[Verbo]

to invite someone on a date, particularly a romantic one

invitar a salir

invitar a salir

Ex: He's too shy to ask his classmate out.Él es demasiado tímido para **invitar a salir** a su compañero de clase.
to embrace
[Verbo]

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own

aceptar

aceptar

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business had to embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .Para mantenerse competitiva, la empresa tuvo que **adoptar** estrategias de marketing digital y expandir su presencia en línea.

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

andar

andar

Ex: Do you want to hang out after school and grab a bite to eat ?¿Quieres **pasar el rato** después de la escuela y comer algo?

a secret, embarrassing, or shameful fact from the past that someone tries to keep hidden

Ex: If you've got a skeleton in the cupboard, it will probably be exposed during this campaign.
upbringing
[Sustantivo]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

educación, crianza

educación, crianza

Ex: Despite a difficult upbringing, she overcame many challenges and succeeded in life .A pesar de una **crianza** difícil, ella superó muchos desafíos y tuvo éxito en la vida.
peer
[Sustantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .A pesar de ser nueva en la empresa, rápidamente se estableció como una **par** entre sus colegas a través del trabajo duro y la experiencia.
to dump
[Verbo]

to end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair

dejar, plantar

dejar, plantar

Ex: James regretted the way he chose to dump his long-term partner , realizing later that he should have been more considerate .James lamentó la forma en que eligió **terminar** con su pareja de mucho tiempo, dándose cuenta más tarde de que debería haber sido más considerado.
to go off
[Verbo]

to experience a loss of interest or liking towards someone or something

dejar de gustar, ya no gustar

dejar de gustar, ya no gustar

Ex: I went off sushi after I got food poisoning from a bad experience at a restaurant .Me **desencanté** del sushi después de sufrir una intoxicación alimentaria por una mala experiencia en un restaurante.
ancestry
[Sustantivo]

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendencia

ascendencia

Ex: The ancestry of the family can be seen in old portraits .
roots
[Sustantivo]

the state of being connected to or originating from a specific place, culture, or background

raíces, orígenes

raíces, orígenes

Ex: He takes pride in his roots, carrying his family 's history with him .Él se enorgullece de sus **raíces**, llevando consigo la historia de su familia.
courting
[Sustantivo]

the act of a man seeking the affections of a woman, typically with the intention of marriage

to go out
[Verbo]

to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

salir

salir

Ex: They started going out together after realizing their shared interests and values.Comenzaron a **salir juntos** después de darse cuenta de sus intereses y valores compartidos.
intimacy
[Sustantivo]

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

intimidad

intimidad

Ex: After years of shared experiences and heartfelt conversations , their intimacy as friends allowed them to understand each other 's hopes and fears without needing to say a word .
handful
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is difficult to manage or handle, often due to being energetic, demanding, or troublesome

puñado, diablillo

puñado, diablillo

Ex: He ’s a handful, but you ca n’t help but admire his energy .Es un **puñado**, pero no puedes evitar admirar su energía.

to unexpectedly meet someone, particularly someone familiar

toparse con, encontrarse con

toparse con, encontrarse con

Ex: The siblings often bump into each other at the local park .Los hermanos a menudo se **encuentran** en el parque local.
comrade
[Sustantivo]

a friend or companion who regularly spends time with another

to nurture
[Verbo]

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

criar, cuidar

criar, cuidar

Ex: Early childhood educators focus on nurturing the social and cognitive development of young learners .Los educadores de la primera infancia se centran en **fomentar** el desarrollo social y cognitivo de los jóvenes aprendices.
adolescent
[Sustantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescente

adolescente

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .Los **adolescentes** a menudo experimentan emociones fuertes a medida que crecen.
applause
[Sustantivo]

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

aplauso

aplauso

Ex: The orchestra received a standing ovation for their exceptional performance.La orquesta recibió una **ovación** de pie por su excepcional actuación.
feast
[Sustantivo]

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

banquete, festín

banquete, festín

Ex: The birthday feast was a grand affair , with a variety of dishes prepared to delight the honored guests and mark the occasion joyfully .
procession
[Sustantivo]

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

Ex: The annual Independence Day procession featured representatives from various cultural groups showcasing their traditional attire .
milestone
[Sustantivo]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

hito, momento clave

hito, momento clave

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .La nueva ley marca un **hito** en los esfuerzos de protección ambiental.
advisee
[Sustantivo]

a person who is receiving guidance, instruction, or supervision from an advisor, typically in an academic, professional, or mentorship context

to mark
[Verbo]

to recognize or commemorate a significant occasion by performing a specific action or ritual

marcar, celebrar

marcar, celebrar

Ex: Residents of the village mark the start of the harvest season with a lively festival , featuring music , dance , and traditional rituals .Los residentes del pueblo **marcan** el inicio de la temporada de cosecha con un festival animado, que incluye música, baile y rituales tradicionales.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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