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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ceremonias y Júbilo

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

a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died

exequias

exequias

Ex: Rain fell softly as they carried the casket to the graveside obsequy. 

La lluvia caía suavemente mientras llevaban el ataúd al sepelio.

conclave
conclave
[Sustantivo]

a secret or closed meeting where members gather to make important decisions

asamblea secreta, reunión cerrada

asamblea secreta, reunión cerrada

Ex: The research team met in a quiet room for a conclave on their findings. 

El equipo de investigación se reunió en una habitación tranquila para un conclave sobre sus hallazgos.

cavalcade
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: In the old Western movies, a cavalcade of covered wagons could often be seen traversing the rugged frontier. 

En las viejas películas del oeste, a menudo se podía ver una cabalgata de carromatos cubiertos atravesando la frontera accidentada.

carousal
carousal
[Sustantivo]

a boisterous gathering marked by music, laughter, and often drinking

juerga, fiesta bulliciosa

juerga, fiesta bulliciosa

Ex: Neighbors complained about the carousal on Maple Street that shook windows until dawn. 

Los vecinos se quejaron de la juerga en Maple Street que hizo temblar las ventanas hasta el amanecer.

bacchanal
bacchanal
[Sustantivo]

a party marked by heavy drinking, loud music, and unrestrained behavior

bacanal, orgía

bacanal, orgía

Ex: The festival turned into a bacchanal when the street musicians started an impromptu jam. 

El festival se convirtió en una bacanal cuando los músicos callejeros comenzaron una jam session improvisada.

bacchanalian
bacchanalian
[Adjetivo]

characterized by wild, drunken, and riotous behavior, often associated with excessive indulgence in pleasure, particularly in the context of revelry or celebration

bacanal

bacanal

Ex: The historic painting depicted a bacchanalian feast, with figures engaging in uninhibited celebration and merriment. 

La pintura histórica representaba un festín bacanal, con figuras participando en una celebración y alegría desinhibidas.

to [feel] no pain

to experience intoxication, especially from alcohol, to the point of numbness or lack of discomfort

Ex: She kept saying she was feeling no pain despite the growing hangover. 
ferment
ferment
[Sustantivo]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

agitación

agitación

Ex: In the midst of social ferment, protests erupted across the country demanding justice and equality. 

En medio de la fermentación social, estallaron protestas en todo el país exigiendo justicia e igualdad.

throng
throng
[Sustantivo]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

multitud

multitud

Ex: The marketplace was filled with a throng eager to buy fresh produce. 

El mercado estaba lleno de una multitud ansiosa por comprar productos frescos.

inebriated
inebriated
[Adjetivo]

affected by alcohol

ebrio, borracho

ebrio, borracho

Ex: It's important to know your limits to avoid becoming inebriated. 

Es importante conocer tus límites para evitar embriagarte.

to [sow] {one's} wild oats

to indulge in carefree behavior, involving romantic or sexual adventures, during one's youth, before settling into a more committed life

Ex: Many young people feel the urge to sow their wild oats after graduation. 
ceremonious
ceremonious
[Adjetivo]

marked by grand, formal acts and impressive displays, involving official rituals

ceremonioso, solemne

ceremonioso, solemne

Ex: The university's commencement was delightfully ceremonious, with professors processing in their gowns. 

La ceremonia de graduación de la universidad fue deliciosamente ceremoniosa, con los profesores desfilando en sus togas.

tryst
tryst
[Sustantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

encuentro amoroso

encuentro amoroso

Ex: Despite their families' disapproval, the young couple continued their clandestine trysts, meeting in secluded corners of the city. 

A pesar de la desaprobación de sus familias, la joven pareja continuó sus encuentros clandestinos, reuniéndose en rincones apartados de la ciudad.

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