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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Términos y Expresiones Lingüísticas

Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for language and sayings, including linguistic concepts, expressions, idioms, wording, usage, and terms for different forms of speech.

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
alias
alias
[Sustantivo]

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

alias

alias

Ex: The famous actor's alias was revealed after a leaked document surfaced online. 

El alias del famoso actor fue revelado después de que un documento filtrado apareciera en línea.

adage
adage
[Sustantivo]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

adagio

adagio

Ex: She often quotes the adage "look before you leap" to remind others to consider the consequences of their actions. 

Ella a menudo cita el adagio "mira antes de saltar" para recordar a otros que consideren las consecuencias de sus acciones.

appellation
appellation
[Sustantivo]

a name, title, or term used to identify and distinguish a person, place, or thing

denominación, apelativo

denominación, apelativo

Ex: His formal appellation includes several honorary titles. 

Su apelación formal incluye varios títulos honoríficos.

aphorism
aphorism
[Sustantivo]

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

aforismo

aforismo

Ex: He delivered his advice in sharp aphorisms. 

Entregó sus consejos en aforismos agudos.

apothegm
apothegm
[Sustantivo]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

apotegma

apotegma

Ex: The philosopher’s apothegm about the nature of happiness provided a succinct perspective on well-being. 

El aforismo del filósofo sobre la naturaleza de la felicidad proporcionó una perspectiva sucinta sobre el bienestar.

argot
argot
[Sustantivo]

a special set of words or expressions used by a particular group, often to keep communication private or exclusive

argot, jerga

argot, jerga

Ex: The detectives struggled to understand the argot used in the intercepted messages. 

Los detectives lucharon por entender la jerga utilizada en los mensajes interceptados.

banter
banter
[Sustantivo]

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

bromas

bromas

Ex: The show opened with some sharp banter between the hosts. 

El programa comenzó con un broma aguda entre los presentadores.

digression
digression
[Sustantivo]

a deviation from the main subject under focus or discussion

digresión

digresión

Ex: That story about his dog was a clear digression. 

Esa historia sobre su perro fue una clara digresión.

litany
litany
[Sustantivo]

a long and repetitive account, list, or recital, often of complaints or problems

letanía

letanía

Ex: She endured a litany of complaints from her coworkers. 

Ella soportó una letanía de quejas de sus compañeros de trabajo.

neologism
neologism
[Sustantivo]

the process of inventing a word

neologismo

neologismo

Ex: The internet age has seen a surge in neologisms as technology and social media introduce new ways of communication. 

La era de Internet ha visto un aumento en los neologismos a medida que la tecnología y las redes sociales introducen nuevas formas de comunicación.

onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
[Sustantivo]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeya

onomatopeya

Ex: Comic books use onomatopoeic words like "pow" and "zap" to emphasize action scenes. 

Los cómics usan palabras onomatopéyicas como "pum" y "zap" para enfatizar las escenas de acción.

patois
patois
[Sustantivo]

a local or regional form of a language, often considered less formal or standard than the official version

patois, dialecto

patois, dialecto

Ex: The play included characters speaking in Jamaican patois. 

La obra incluía personajes que hablaban en patois jamaicano.

preamble
preamble
[Sustantivo]

an introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose

prólogo

prólogo

Ex: In the preamble, the committee explained the reasons behind the new policy changes. 

En el preámbulo, el comité explicó las razones detrás de los nuevos cambios de política.

query
query
[Sustantivo]

a request for information or clarification, often in the form of a question

consulta, pregunta

consulta, pregunta

Ex: The help desk received hundreds of queries each day. 

El servicio de ayuda recibía cientos de consultas cada día.

simile
simile
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

símil

símil

Ex: Through the simile "as brave as a lion," the writer characterizes the hero's courage and valor in the face of danger. 

A través del símil "tan valiente como un león", el escritor caracteriza el coraje y el valor del héroe frente al peligro.

tautology
tautology
[Sustantivo]

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautología

tautología

Ex: In linguistics, a tautology is the redundant repetition of an idea, where the same concept is expressed multiple times in different words. 

En lingüística, una tautología es la repetición redundante de una idea, donde el mismo concepto se expresa múltiples veces con palabras diferentes.

treatise
treatise
[Sustantivo]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

tratado

tratado

Ex: Her treatise on environmental sustainability influenced policy makers worldwide. 

Su tratado sobre sostenibilidad ambiental influyó en los responsables políticos de todo el mundo.

maxim
maxim
[Sustantivo]

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

máxima

máxima

Ex: "Practice makes perfect" is a maxim that suggests consistent effort and repetition lead to improvement and mastery. 

« La práctica hace al maestro » es un máxima que sugiere que el esfuerzo constante y la repetición conducen a la mejora y al dominio.

delineation
delineation
[Sustantivo]

a visual or verbal representation of something

descripción

descripción

Ex: The report offered a sharp delineation of the problem. 

El informe ofreció una delineación aguda del problema.

entreaty
entreaty
[Sustantivo]

a request made with sincerity or desperation

ruego

ruego

Ex: The prisoner's entreaty for mercy fell on deaf ears. 

La súplica del prisionero por clemencia cayó en oídos sordos.

it is an ill wind that blows (no one|nobody) any good

used to express that even an undesirable situation will often benefit someone

Ex: The drought damaged crops, yet it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good—water conservation companies benefited. 
(one|a) swallow does not make a summer

used to indicate that a single occurrence or piece of evidence is insufficient to establish a trend or draw a firm conclusion

Ex: He received praise from one client, but a swallow does not make a summer regarding his overall performance. 
to [put] the cart before the horse

to not do things in order

empezar la casa por el tejado, hacer las cosas en el orden equivocado

empezar la casa por el tejado, hacer las cosas en el orden equivocado

Ex: Choosing a logo before deciding what the company does is putting the cart before the horse. 

Elegir un logotipo antes de decidir qué hace la empresa es empezar la casa por el tejado.

shibboleth
shibboleth
[Sustantivo]

a specific word or phrase used to identify or differentiate individuals

lema

lema

Ex: Border guards employed shibboleths to identify smugglers attempting to cross the border illegally. 

Los guardias fronterizos empleaban shibboleths para identificar a los contrabandistas que intentaban cruzar la frontera ilegalmente.

sum and substance

the main idea of something, often after removing extra details

Ex: The reporter captured the sum and substance of the meeting in a single paragraph. 
kernel
kernel
[Sustantivo]

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information

núcleo, esencia

núcleo, esencia

Ex: She found a kernel of hope in his words. 

Ella encontró un grano de esperanza en sus palabras.

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