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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Familia y Conexiones Sociales

Aprende vocabulario avanzado de CAE sobre la familia y las conexiones sociales, incluidos los parientes, las relaciones, las redes, la amistad, los lazos sociales y los vínculos interpersonales.

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

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

muy unido

muy unido

Ex: Despite moving to a new city, she quickly found a close-knit group of friends who made her feel right at home. 

A pesar de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, rápidamente encontró un grupo de amigos unido que la hizo sentir como en casa.

extended family
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: During the holidays, the extended family gathers at the grandparents' house for a big feast. 

Durante las vacaciones, la familia extendida se reúne en la casa de los abuelos para un gran banquete.

foster parent
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: As a foster parent, he welcomed three siblings into his home, ensuring they stayed together. 

Como padre de acogida, acogió a tres hermanos en su hogar, asegurándose de que permanecieran juntos.

to [keep] {sb} posted

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

mantener informado, ir avisando

mantener informado, ir avisando

Ex: The hospital kept the family posted throughout the surgery. 

El hospital mantuvo informada a la familia durante toda la operación.

lifelong
lifelong
[Adjetivo]

lasting the whole of a person's life

de toda la vida

de toda la vida

Ex: The lifelong commitment of marriage is a significant milestone for many couples. 

El compromiso de por vida del matrimonio es un hito significativo para muchas parejas.

to meet up
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: I have already met up with my colleagues to discuss the project. 

Ya me he reunido con mis colegas para discutir el proyecto.

to [keep] {one's} word

to do what one promised to do

Ex: If you promise something, you should keep your word. 
lone parent
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: The government provides support for lone parents. 

El gobierno brinda apoyo a los padres solteros.

to back out

to not do something one has promised or agreed to do

retirarse, echarse atrás

retirarse, echarse atrás

Ex: It's too late to back out now. 

Es demasiado tarde para echarse atrás ahora.

to [keep] in (touch|contact)

to maintain contact or communication with someone

Ex: He kept in touch with his mentor even after changing careers. 
to pop over

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: He popped over yesterday to borrow some tools. 

Él pasó ayer para pedir prestadas algunas herramientas.

in common
in common
[Adverbio]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

en común, en conjunto

en común, en conjunto

Ex: We discovered we had a favorite author in common. 

Descubrimos que teníamos un autor favorito en común.

social glue
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: Religion can function as a powerful form of social glue. 

La religión puede funcionar como una forma poderosa de pegamento social.

to ask out
to ask out
[Verbo]

to invite someone on a date, particularly a romantic one

invitar a salir

invitar a salir

Ex: I'm planning to ask Tom out to the concert next week. 

Estoy planeando invitar a salir a Tom al concierto la próxima semana.

to embrace
to embrace
[Verbo]

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

aceptar

aceptar

Ex: As he learned more about the philosophy, he decided to embrace Buddhism and incorporate its principles into his life. 

A medida que aprendía más sobre la filosofía, decidió abrazar el budismo e incorporar sus principios en su vida.

to hang out

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

andar

andar

Ex: Let's hang out at my place and watch a movie tonight. 

Vamos a pasar el rato en mi casa y ver una película esta noche.

skeleton in the cupboard

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

Ex: She feared her skeleton in the cupboard would ruin her reputation. 
upbringing
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: Cultural values often play a significant role in a child’s upbringing. 

Los valores culturales a menudo juegan un papel importante en la crianza de un niño.

peer
peer
[Sustantivo]

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

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills. 

El campamento de verano tenía como objetivo crear un entorno de apoyo donde los niños pudieran interactuar con sus pares y desarrollar habilidades sociales.

to dump
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: Emily felt betrayed when her partner chose to dump her for someone else. 
to go off
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: Sarah went off her colleague after he constantly took credit for her work. 

Sarah perdió el interés por su colega después de que constantemente se atribuyera el mérito de su trabajo.

ancestry
ancestry
[Sustantivo]

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendencia

ascendencia

Ex: Many people use DNA tests to explore their ancestry. 

Muchas personas usan pruebas de ADN para explorar su ascendencia.

roots
roots
[Sustantivo]

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

raíces, orígenes

raíces, orígenes

Ex: Many traditions help people maintain their roots despite living far from home. 

Muchas tradiciones ayudan a las personas a mantener sus raíces a pesar de vivir lejos de casa.

courting
courting
[Sustantivo]

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

cortejo, galanteo

cortejo, galanteo

Ex: In some cultures, courting is still a highly ritualized process. 

En algunas culturas, cortejar sigue siendo un proceso altamente ritualizado.

to go out
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: She's going out with someone she met at a party last month. 

Ella sale con alguien que conoció en una fiesta el mes pasado.

intimacy
intimacy
[Sustantivo]

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

intimidad

intimidad

Ex: Long conversations late at night foster intimacy in a relationship. 

Las largas conversaciones tarde en la noche fomentan la intimidad en una relación.

handful
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: The new puppy is a handful, but we love him. 

El nuevo cachorro es un puñado, pero lo amamos.

to bump into

to unexpectedly meet someone, particularly someone familiar

toparse con, encontrarse con

toparse con, encontrarse con

Ex: They bumped into their former classmates at the reunion party. 

Se encontraron con sus antiguos compañeros de clase en la fiesta de reunión.

comrade
comrade
[Sustantivo]

a friend or companion who regularly spends time with another

camarada, compañero

camarada, compañero

Ex: She met her comrade at the library every weekend. 

Ella se encontraba con su camarada en la biblioteca cada fin de semana.

to nurture
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
adolescent
[Sustantivo]

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

adolescente

adolescente

Ex: The film was focused on the challenges faced by an adolescent. 

La película se centró en los desafíos que enfrenta un adolescente.

applause
applause
[Sustantivo]

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

aplauso

aplauso

Ex: The students gave a round of applause to thank their teacher for her dedication. 

Los estudiantes dieron una ovación para agradecer a su profesora por su dedicación.

feast
feast
[Sustantivo]

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

banquete, festín

banquete, festín

Ex: They prepared a feast to mark the festival. 

Prepararon un festín para marcar el festival.

procession
procession
[Sustantivo]

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

desfile, procesión

desfile, procesión

Ex: The funeral procession moved slowly through the city streets. 

El cortejo fúnebre se movía lentamente por las calles de la ciudad.

milestone
milestone
[Sustantivo]

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

hito, momento clave

hito, momento clave

Ex: Completing the first draft of his book was a personal milestone. 

Completar el primer borrador de su libro fue un hito personal.

advisee
advisee
[Sustantivo]

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

consejado, alumno asesorado

consejado, alumno asesorado

Ex: She is an advisee in the university's career mentorship program. 

Ella es una asesorada en el programa de mentoría profesional de la universidad.

to mark
to mark
[Verbo]

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

marcar, celebrar

marcar, celebrar

Ex: The company marked its 50th anniversary by hosting a gala dinner for employees and stakeholders. 

La empresa marcó su 50 aniversario al organizar una cena de gala para empleados y partes interesadas.

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