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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Profesiones y Roles

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adjutant
adjutant
[Sustantivo]

an army officer who serves as an administrative or personal assistant to a senior officer, handling orders, correspondence, and organization

ayudante, edecán

ayudante, edecán

Ex: The colonel's adjutant ensured all documents were properly filed. 

El ayudante del coronel se aseguró de que todos los documentos estuvieran debidamente archivados.

artisan
artisan
[Sustantivo]

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

artesano

artesano

Ex: The artisan's jewelry designs are unique and intricate. 

Los diseños de joyería del artesano son únicos e intrincados.

bard
bard
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

bardo, vate

bardo, vate

Ex: Legends say that the bard's songs had the power to bring joy and inspiration to all who listened. 

Las leyendas dicen que las canciones del bardo tenían el poder de traer alegría e inspiración a todos los que escuchaban.

barterer
barterer
[Sustantivo]

a person who trades goods or services directly without using money

trocador

trocador

Ex: The village relied on barterers to swap food, tools, and clothing. 

El pueblo dependía de los truequeros para intercambiar alimentos, herramientas y ropa.

chaperon
chaperon
[Sustantivo]

someone who accompanies and watches over young people, especially to ensure proper behavior or safety during social events

acompañante, chaperón

acompañante, chaperón

Ex: Without a chaperon, they weren't allowed to attend the overnight camp. 

Sin un acompañante, no se les permitió asistir al campamento nocturno.

chaplain
chaplain
[Sustantivo]

a clergy member who provides religious services, guidance, and support within an organization such as a school, hospital, prison, or the military

capellán, sacerdote castrense

capellán, sacerdote castrense

Ex: The university chaplain organized weekly discussions on ethics and faith. 

El capellán de la universidad organizó discusiones semanales sobre ética y fe.

connoisseur
connoisseur
[Sustantivo]

an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality

conocedor

conocedor

Ex: A connoisseur of fine cuisine, she savored every bite of the meticulously prepared tasting menu, delighting in the harmonious balance of flavors and textures. 

Conocedor de la buena cocina, saboreó cada bocado del menú de degustación meticulosamente preparado, deleitándose con el equilibrio armonioso de sabores y texturas.

factotum
factotum
[Sustantivo]

a person who does many kinds of work for an employer

factótum, hombre para todo

factótum, hombre para todo

Ex: Their factotum fixed the roof, painted the walls, and cooked dinner. 

Su factótum arregló el techo, pintó las paredes y cocinó la cena.

actuary
actuary
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to assess and calculate financial risks that an insurance company might come across

actuario, experto en actuaría

actuario, experto en actuaría

Ex: To become an actuary, one must pass a series of rigorous exams and have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, and economics. 

Para convertirse en un actuario, se debe aprobar una serie de exámenes rigurosos y tener una sólida formación en matemáticas, estadística y economía.

anthropologist
anthropologist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

antropólogo, etnólogo

antropólogo, etnólogo

Ex: The museum hired an anthropologist to curate its cultural exhibits. 

El museo contrató a un antropólogo para curar sus exposiciones culturales.

raconteur
raconteur
[Sustantivo]

an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining

anecdotista

anecdotista

Ex: He’s known as a great raconteur, able to turn any ordinary event into a memorable story. 

Es conocido como un gran raconteur, capaz de convertir cualquier evento ordinario en una historia memorable.

thespian
thespian
[Sustantivo]

an actor or actress who performs on stage or in film

comediante, actor

comediante, actor

Ex: The festival honored veteran thespians for their contribution to the arts. 

El festival honró a los téspidas veteranos por su contribución a las artes.

virtuoso
virtuoso
[Sustantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The concert featured a guitar virtuoso whose rapid fingerwork and intricate melodies showcased his exceptional talent. 

El concierto presentó a un virtuoso de la guitarra cuyo rápido trabajo de dedos y melodías intrincadas mostraron su talento excepcional.

impresario
impresario
[Sustantivo]

a person who organizes and manages entertainment events or performances, such as concerts, operas, or theatrical productions

empresario, organizador de espectáculos

empresario, organizador de espectáculos

Ex: The theater featured an esteemed impresario who was known for his ability to stage captivating performances. 

El teatro presentaba a un empresario estimado que era conocido por su habilidad para montar actuaciones cautivadoras.

martinet
martinet
[Sustantivo]

an individual who demands total obedience to rules, laws, and orders

rigorista

rigorista

Ex: While order is important, being such a martinet about petty regulations often backfires and damages one's leadership. 

Aunque el orden es importante, ser un tirano con regulaciones menores a menudo resulta contraproducente y daña el liderazgo.

matron
matron
[Sustantivo]

a woman in charge of supervising female prisoners in a prison

matrona, celadora

matrona, celadora

Ex: The matron conducted regular inspections of the prison cells. 

La matrona realizaba inspecciones regulares de las celdas de la prisión.

pedagog
pedagog
[Sustantivo]

a person who teaches young people, often with a formal or traditional approach to instruction

pedagogo

pedagogo

Ex: The village pedagog taught reading, writing, and moral lessons to children. 

El pedagogo del pueblo enseñaba lectura, escritura y lecciones morales a los niños.

apothecary
apothecary
[Sustantivo]

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

boticario

boticario

Ex: The apothecary's shop was filled with jars of exotic ingredients and medicinal compounds. 

La tienda del boticario estaba llena de frascos de ingredientes exóticos y compuestos medicinales.

sinecure
sinecure
[Sustantivo]

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

sinecura

sinecura

Ex: Many criticized the government's decision to create a new sinecure role for a retired politician, arguing that taxpayer money should be spent more wisely. 

Muchos criticaron la decisión del gobierno de crear un nuevo puesto de sinecura para un político retirado, argumentando que el dinero de los contribuyentes debería gastarse de manera más sabia.

Philadelphia lawyer

a lawyer known for exceptional skill and cleverness, especially in difficult legal matters

un abogado muy hábil, un jurista astuto

un abogado muy hábil, un jurista astuto

Ex: He's considered a Philadelphia lawyer for his sharp legal strategies. 

Se le considera un abogado de Filadelfia por sus agudas estrategias legales.

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