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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Negocios y empleo

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
to perform
[Verbo]

to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity

realizar

realizar

Ex: To assess the software 's functionality , the quality assurance team will perform rigorous testing procedures .Para evaluar la funcionalidad del software, el equipo de garantía de calidad **realizará** procedimientos de prueba rigurosos.
success
[Sustantivo]

an attainment that is successful

éxito,  logro

éxito, logro

successful
[Adjetivo]

achieving notable recognition, prosperity, or accomplishment in a way that shines or stands out

exitoso,  destacado

exitoso, destacado

Ex: Their startup enjoyed a successful and glittering rise in the tech industry .Su startup disfrutó de un ascenso **exitoso** y brillante en la industria tecnológica.
coworker
[Sustantivo]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

colega, compañero de trabajo

colega, compañero de trabajo

Ex: My coworker received a promotion after years of hard work .Mi **compañero de trabajo** recibió un ascenso después de años de trabajo duro.
volunteer
[Sustantivo]

a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment

voluntario,  voluntaria

voluntario, voluntaria

Ex: The local food bank was grateful for the volunteers who sorted and distributed donations to those in need .El banco de alimentos local estaba agradecido por los **voluntarios** que clasificaron y distribuyeron donaciones a los necesitados.
application
[Sustantivo]

a formal request, usually written, for permission to do something, such as getting a job, studying at a university, etc.

solicitud, aplicación

solicitud, aplicación

Ex: The company received hundreds of applications for the position .La empresa recibió cientos de **solicitudes** para el puesto.
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began to apply for the available positions .A medida que se acercaba la fecha límite, más candidatos comenzaron a **solicitar** los puestos disponibles.
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .A menudo busco consejo en mi **colega**, que tiene años de experiencia en la industria y siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.
conference
[Sustantivo]

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

conferencia

conferencia

Ex: Many universities organize conferences to promote academic collaboration .Muchas universidades organizan **conferencias** para promover la colaboración académica.
contract
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .El **contrato** con el cliente incluye plazos para completar los hitos del proyecto.
crew
[Sustantivo]

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

tripulación

tripulación

Ex: After a long journey , the crew finally docked the ship .Después de un largo viaje, la **tripulación** finalmente atracó el barco.
laboratory
[Sustantivo]

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

laboratorio

laboratorio

Ex: Food scientists work in laboratories to develop new food products and improve food safety standards .Los científicos de alimentos trabajan en **laboratorios** para desarrollar nuevos productos alimenticios y mejorar los estándares de seguridad alimentaria.
break
[Sustantivo]

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

descanso, vacaciones

descanso, vacaciones

Ex: They grabbed a quick snack during the break.Tomaron un bocadillo rápido durante el **descanso**.
department
[Sustantivo]

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

departamento

departamento

Ex: The health department issued a warning about the flu outbreak .El **departamento** de salud emitió una advertencia sobre el brote de gripe.
canteen
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant or cafeteria located in a workplace, such as a factory or school, where employees or students can purchase and eat food

cantina, comedor

cantina, comedor

Ex: They renovated the school canteen to make it more spacious .Renovaron el **comedor** escolar para hacerlo más espacioso.
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: We are planning to employ a gardener to maintain our large yard .Estamos planeando **emplear** a un jardinero para mantener nuestro gran jardín.
employment
[Sustantivo]

a paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: The factory provides employment for over 500 people .La fábrica proporciona **empleo** a más de 500 personas.
diary
[Sustantivo]

a small, portable notebook used as an organizer to keep track of dates, appointments, and events

agenda, diario

agenda, diario

Ex: I always carry my diary to keep track of important dates .Siempre llevo mi **agenda** para llevar un registro de las fechas importantes.
full-time
[Adverbio]

for the entire standard duration of work or activity

a tiempo completo, tiempo completo

a tiempo completo, tiempo completo

Ex: The athlete trains full-time to prepare for competitions .El atleta entrena **a tiempo completo** para prepararse para las competiciones.
meeting
[Sustantivo]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

reunión, junta

reunión, junta

Ex: We have a meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow .Tenemos una **reunión** programada para las 10 a.m. mañana.

having no job

desempleado, en paro, parado

desempleado, en paro, parado

Ex: Being out of work gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for painting.
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Ha tenido una **carrera** diversa, que incluye etapas como músico y diseñador gráfico.
part time
[Adjetivo]

working less hours than what is standard or customary

a tiempo parcial, media jornada

a tiempo parcial, media jornada

Ex: Part-time workers are often eligible for certain benefits, such as paid time off, depending on the company's policies.Los trabajadores **a tiempo parcial** a menudo son elegibles para ciertos beneficios, como tiempo libre pagado, dependiendo de las políticas de la empresa.
profession
[Sustantivo]

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

profesión

profesión

Ex: She has been practicing law for over twenty years and is highly respected in her profession.Ella ha ejercido la abogacía durante más de veinte años y es muy respetada en su **profesión**.
professional
[Adjetivo]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

profesional

profesional

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .La conferencia contó con presentaciones de **profesionales** sobre diversos temas de la industria.
candidate
[Sustantivo]

a person being considered for a specific position, role, or opportunity

candidato, candidata

candidato, candidata

Ex: They chose the best candidate for the job .Ellos eligieron al mejor **candidato** para el trabajo.
wage
[Sustantivo]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

salario

salario

Ex: The government implemented policies to ensure fair wages and improve living standards for workers.El gobierno implementó políticas para garantizar **salarios** justos y mejorar el nivel de vida de los trabajadores.
to quit
[Verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

renunciar, dejar

renunciar, dejar

Ex: They 're worried more people will quit if conditions do n't improve .Les preocupa que más personas **renuncien** si las condiciones no mejoran.
to trade
[Verbo]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

comerciar

comerciar

Ex: The company has recently traded shares on the stock market .La empresa ha **negociado** recientemente acciones en el mercado de valores.
to retire
[Verbo]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

jubilarse

jubilarse

Ex: Many people look forward to the day they can retire.Muchas personas esperan con ansias el día en que puedan **jubilarse**.
retirement
[Sustantivo]

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

jubilación, retiro

jubilación, retiro

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren .La **jubilación** le permitió pasar más tiempo con sus nietos.
freelancer
[Sustantivo]

a person who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

trabajador por cuenta propia, freelance, trabajador autónomo

trabajador por cuenta propia, freelance, trabajador autónomo

Ex: The freelancer specializes in social media marketing and helps businesses increase their online presence .El **freelancer** se especializa en marketing en redes sociales y ayuda a las empresas a aumentar su presencia en línea.
occupation
[Sustantivo]

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

ocupación, profesión

ocupación, profesión

Ex: She decided to change her occupation and pursue a career in healthcare to help others improve their well-being .Ella decidió cambiar de **ocupación** y seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud para ayudar a otros a mejorar su bienestar.
unemployed
[Adjetivo]

without a job and seeking employment

desempleado, desocupado, parado

desempleado, desocupado, parado

Ex: The unemployed youth faced challenges in entering the workforce due to lack of experience .Los jóvenes **desempleados** enfrentaron desafíos para ingresar a la fuerza laboral debido a la falta de experiencia.
well-paid
[Adjetivo]

(of a job or occupation) providing a high salary or income in comparison to others in the same industry or field

bien pagado

bien pagado

Ex: He quit his well-paid corporate job to pursue his passion for art .Dejó su trabajo corporativo **bien pagado** para seguir su pasión por el arte.
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer

establecer

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .Después de meses de planificación y coordinación, los empresarios finalmente **establecieron** su propia empresa de desarrollo de software en el corazón de la ciudad.
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)
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