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Inglés de Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Negocios y Empleo

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

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

realizar

realizar

Ex: The surgeon skillfully performed the delicate heart surgery, ensuring the patient's well-being. 

El cirujano realizó hábilmente la delicada cirugía cardíaca, asegurando el bienestar del paciente.

success
success
[Sustantivo]

an attainment that is successful

éxito,  logro

éxito, logro

successful
successful
[Adjetivo]

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

exitoso,  destacado

exitoso, destacado

Ex: His successful leadership resulted in a glittering legacy. 

Su liderazgo exitoso resultó en un legado brillante.

coworker
coworker
[Sustantivo]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

colega, compañero de trabajo

colega, compañero de trabajo

Ex: She had lunch with her coworkers in the office cafeteria. 

Ella almorzó con sus compañeros de trabajo en la cafetería de la oficina.

volunteer
volunteer
[Sustantivo]

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

voluntario,  voluntaria

voluntario, voluntaria

Ex: As a volunteer firefighter, he was always ready to respond to emergencies in his community. 

Como bombero voluntario, siempre estaba listo para responder a emergencias en su comunidad.

application
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 deadline for the scholarship application is next week. 

La fecha límite para la solicitud de beca es la próxima semana.

to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

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

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 

Ella decidió solicitar la beca para apoyar su educación.

colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: During the annual company retreat, I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments, which helped strengthen our professional network. 

Durante el retiro anual de la empresa, tuve la oportunidad de estrechar lazos con colegas de diferentes departamentos, lo que ayudó a fortalecer nuestra red profesional.

conference
conference
[Sustantivo]

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

conferencia

conferencia

Ex: The company is hosting a conference to launch its new product line. 

La empresa está organizando una conferencia para lanzar su nueva línea de productos.

contract
contract
[Sustantivo]

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

contrato

contrato

Ex: She reviewed the terms of the employment contract before accepting the job offer. 

Ella revisó los términos del contrato de empleo antes de aceptar la oferta de trabajo.

crew
crew
[Sustantivo]

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

tripulación

tripulación

Ex: The crew on the plane served food and drinks to the passengers. 

El equipaje del avión sirvió comida y bebidas a los pasajeros.

laboratory
laboratory
[Sustantivo]

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

laboratorio

laboratorio

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations. 

Los laboratorios forenses analizan pruebas recolectadas en escenas del crimen para ayudar en las investigaciones.

break
break
[Sustantivo]

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

descanso, vacaciones

descanso, vacaciones

Ex: My favorite time of day is the evening break on the balcony. 

Mi momento favorito del día es el descanso de la tarde en el balcón.

department
department
[Sustantivo]

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

departamento

departamento

Ex: My brother works in the finance department of a big corporation. 

Mi hermano trabaja en el departamento de finanzas de una gran corporación.

canteen
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: She bought a sandwich and coffee from the canteen during her break. 

Ella compró un sándwich y un café en la cantina durante su descanso.

to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers. 

La empresa de construcción necesita emplear a más trabajadores.

employment
employment
[Sustantivo]

a paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: Jane found employment at a local bakery. 

Jane encontró empleo en una panadería local.

diary
diary
[Sustantivo]

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

agenda, diario

agenda, diario

Ex: He checked his diary for the meeting time. 

Él revisó su agenda para la hora de la reunión.

full-time
full-time
[Adverbio]

for the entire standard duration of work or activity

a tiempo completo, tiempo completo

a tiempo completo, tiempo completo

Ex: He transitioned from a freelance career to working full-time at a firm. 

Pasó de una carrera freelance a trabajar a tiempo completo en una empresa.

meeting
meeting
[Sustantivo]

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

reunión, junta

reunión, junta

Ex: Our morning meeting was postponed to the afternoon. 

Nuestra reunión matutina se pospuso para la tarde.

out of work

having no job

desempleado, en paro, parado

desempleado, en paro, parado

Ex: The government offers programs to support individuals who are out of work and looking for employment. 
career
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: After college, he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company. 

Después de la universidad, comenzó su carrera como ingeniero de software en una empresa de tecnología.

part time
part time
[Adjetivo]

working less hours than what is standard or customary

a tiempo parcial, media jornada

a tiempo parcial, media jornada

Ex: The company offers flexible part-time positions, allowing employees to choose their hours based on personal commitments. 

La empresa ofrece puestos a tiempo parcial flexibles, permitiendo a los empleados elegir sus horas según sus compromisos personales.

profession
profession
[Sustantivo]

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

profesión

profesión

Ex: His profession as an architect allows him to design and create innovative buildings. 

Su profesión como arquitecto le permite diseñar y crear edificios innovadores.

professional
professional
[Adjetivo]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

profesional

profesional

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations. 

La empresa contrató a un consultor profesional para mejorar sus operaciones comerciales.

candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

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

candidato, candidata

candidato, candidata

Ex: He’s a top candidate for the award. 

Es un candidato destacado para el premio.

wage
wage
[Sustantivo]

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

salario

salario

Ex: The union negotiated higher wages for its members in the latest contract agreement. 

El sindicato negoció salarios más altos para sus miembros en el último acuerdo contractual.

to quit
to quit
[Verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

renunciar, dejar

renunciar, dejar

Ex: Many advised her not to quit, but she felt it was right. 

Muchos le aconsejaron que no renunciara, pero ella sintió que era lo correcto.

to trade
to trade
[Verbo]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

comerciar

comerciar

Ex: Countries trade various goods and resources to meet their economic needs. 

Los países comercian diversos bienes y recursos para satisfacer sus necesidades económicas.

to retire
to retire
[Verbo]

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

jubilarse

jubilarse

Ex: It's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates. 

Es común que las personas se jubilen y se muden a climas más cálidos.

retirement
retirement
[Sustantivo]

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

jubilación, retiro

jubilación, retiro

Ex: Her retirement was filled with volunteer work and community activities. 

Su jubilación estuvo llena de trabajo voluntario y actividades comunitarias.

freelancer
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 negotiated contracts and rates independently, ensuring fair compensation for their work. 

El freelancer negoció contratos y tarifas de forma independiente, asegurando una compensación justa por su trabajo.

occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

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

ocupación, profesión

ocupación, profesión

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests. 

Muchas personas encuentran satisfacción al ejercer una ocupación que se alinea con sus pasiones e intereses.

unemployed
unemployed
[Adjetivo]

without a job and seeking employment

desempleado, desocupado, parado

desempleado, desocupado, parado

Ex: After being laid off, he joined the ranks of the unemployed and began searching for new job opportunities. 

Después de ser despedido, se unió a las filas de los desempleados y comenzó a buscar nuevas oportunidades de trabajo.

well-paid
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: In some industries, specialized skills or expertise can lead to well-paid consulting opportunities. 

En algunas industrias, las habilidades o conocimientos especializados pueden conducir a oportunidades de consultoría bien remuneradas.

to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

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

establecer

establecer

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

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