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Vocabulario de Europa Occidental y Septentrional - Suiza

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precision
precision
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being very careful and accurate, especially in performing tasks or making measurements

precisión, exactitud

precisión, exactitud

Ex: The scientist measured the chemicals with incredible precision. 
to go back
to go back
[Verbo]

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

remontarse, retroceder

remontarse, retroceder

Ex: The company's commitment to sustainability goes back for decades. 

El compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad se remonta a décadas.

craftsmanship
craftsmanship
[Sustantivo]

skill in an occupation or trade

artesanía, maestría

artesanía, maestría

(as|) reliable as a swiss watch

extremely dependable, accurate, or consistent

Ex: Everyone trusted him because he was reliable as a Swiss watch. 
specialty
specialty
[Sustantivo]

a type of food or drink or other product that a place is known for because it is delivered in high quality

especialidad

especialidad

Ex: They proudly serve their specialty coffee, sourced from small farms in South America. 

Ellos sirven con orgullo su café especial, obtenido de pequeñas granjas en América del Sur.

fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

showing high quality, elegance, or achievement

fino, exquisito

fino, exquisito

Ex: The fine dining experience included exquisite dishes and impeccable service. 
consumption
consumption
[Sustantivo]

the process of taking in food or drink through the mouth

consumo, ingesta

consumo, ingesta

Ex: Consumption of sugary snacks should be limited for dental health. 
texture
texture
[Sustantivo]

the way food feels in the mouth, especially whether it is smooth, soft, crisp, or firm

consistencia, textura

consistencia, textura

Ex: I like the flavor of the soup, but not its texture. 
highlight
highlight
[Sustantivo]

the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something

punto culminante, el clímax

punto culminante, el clímax

Ex: Visiting the art museum became the highlight of our weekend. 
headquarters
headquarters
[Sustantivo]

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

oficina central

oficina central

Ex: The nonprofit organization's headquarters oversee operations worldwide. 

La sede de la organización sin fines de lucro supervisa las operaciones en todo el mundo.

to host
to host
[Verbo]

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

alojar

alojar

Ex: Schools regularly host events to engage parents and showcase students' achievements. 
human right
human right
[Sustantivo]

one of a series of rights that every human being must have

derecho humano

derecho humano

Ex: Torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment are prohibited under international human rights law, emphasizing the right to be free from such abuse. 

La tortura y los tratos o penas crueles, inhumanos o degradantes están prohibidos por el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos, haciendo hincapié en el derecho a estar libre de tales abusos.

to act
to act
[Verbo]

to behave in a certain way, especially in a particular situation or circumstance

actuar, comportarse

actuar, comportarse

Ex: The manager expects all employees to act responsibly and ethically in the workplace. 
mediator
mediator
[Sustantivo]

a person who helps resolve conflicts or facilitates communication between two or more parties to reach an agreement or understanding

mediador

mediador

Ex: As a mediator, she ensured both sides were heard and respected. 

Como mediadora, se aseguró de que ambas partes fueran escuchadas y respetadas.

to earn
to earn
[Verbo]

to receive something one deserves as a result of something one has done or the qualities one possesses

ganar

ganar

Ex: The athlete earned a gold medal in the competition by setting a new world record. 
reputation
reputation
[Sustantivo]

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

reputación, fama

reputación, fama

Ex: The restaurant's reputation for delicious food and friendly service attracted many new customers. 
practical
practical
[Adjetivo]

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

práctico

práctico

Ex: The practical application of physics principles helped improve manufacturing processes. 
innovation
innovation
[Sustantivo]

the process of developing and introducing new ideas, methods, products, or practices

innovación

innovación

Ex: Sarah believes that innovation is essential for long-term growth. 
creativity
creativity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

creatividad

creatividad

practicality
practicality
[Sustantivo]

the quality that makes something suitable or likely to succeed

factible

factible

multiple
multiple
[Adjetivo]

having several different aspects, functions, features, or uses

múltiple,  múltiples

múltiple, múltiples

Ex: The problem has multiple dimensions that need to be considered. 
blade
blade
[Sustantivo]

the flat, usually sharp-edged part of a tool or weapon used for cutting, slicing, or scraping

hoja

hoja

Ex: Be careful not to touch the blade with your fingers. 
screwdriver
screwdriver
[Sustantivo]

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

destornillador, desarmador

destornillador, desarmador

Ex: He kept a screwdriver in his toolbox for quick repairs around the house. 

Mantenía un destornillador en su caja de herramientas para reparaciones rápidas en la casa.

scissors
scissors
[Sustantivo]

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

tijera

tijera

Ex: The kitchen scissors were handy for cutting open packages and food packaging. 

Las tijeras de cocina eran útiles para cortar paquetes y envases de alimentos.

bottle opener
bottle opener
[Sustantivo]

a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

abrebotellas, destapador

abrebotellas, destapador

Ex: She bought a keychain with a built-in bottle opener. 

Ella compró un llavero con un abrebotellas incorporado.

handy
handy
[Adjetivo]

functional and easy to use

práctico, útil

práctico, útil

Ex: She found the new recipe book quite handy for quick and easy dinner ideas. 

Encontró el nuevo libro de recetas bastante útil para ideas de cena rápidas y fáciles.

gadget
gadget
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

aparato

aparato

Ex: Sarah’s favorite gadget is her noise-canceling headphones, which help her focus while working. 

El gadget favorito de Sarah son sus auriculares con cancelación de ruido, que la ayudan a concentrarse mientras trabaja.

adventurer
adventurer
[Sustantivo]

a person who searchers for and enjoys taking risks, particularly in unfamiliar or dangerous situations

aventurero, explorador

aventurero, explorador

Ex: The adventurer faced wild storms and rough seas during his journey. 

El aventurero enfrentó tormentas salvajes y mares embravecidos durante su viaje.

to locate
to locate
[Verbo]

to be situated or established in a particular place

situarse, estar ubicado

situarse, estar ubicado

Ex: The village is located at the base of the mountain. 
brief
brief
[Adjetivo]

concise and to the point

breve, conciso

breve, conciso

Ex: The instructions were brief, making them easy to follow. 
to inhabit
to inhabit
[Verbo]

to reside in a specific place

habitar, residir

habitar, residir

Ex: The indigenous people have inhabited this land for centuries. 

Los pueblos indígenas habitan esta tierra desde hace siglos.

to [take] shape

to develop into a recognizable or distinct form or structure

to adopt
to adopt
[Verbo]

to choose and begin to use or show a particular stance, approach, or way of thinking.

adoptar, asumir

adoptar, asumir

Ex: The company had to adopt a flexible attitude to adapt to market changes. 
neutrality
neutrality
[Sustantivo]

the state of not taking sides in a conflict or war

neutralidad, imparcialidad

neutralidad, imparcialidad

Ex: Neutrality helped the government focus on trade and diplomacy. 

La neutralidad ayudó al gobierno a centrarse en el comercio y la diplomacia.

to [take] {one's} side

to support a particular person, group, or idea in a dispute or conflict

tomar partido (con algn)

tomar partido (con algn)

Ex: Even though it was a heated debate, most of the team members chose to take the manager's side in the decision-making process. 
ever since
ever since
[Conjunción]

used to denote a continuous period of time starting from a particular event or point in the past and continuing until the present or a specified time

desde que

desde que

Ex: Ever since I started my new job, I've been feeling more fulfilled. 

Desde que empecé mi nuevo trabajo, me he sentido más realizado.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

landscape
landscape
[Sustantivo]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail. 
mountain range
mountain range
[Sustantivo]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

cordillera, sierra

cordillera, sierra

Ex: We hiked through the mountain range for days. 

Caminamos por la cordillera durante días.

peak
peak
[Sustantivo]

the pointed top of a mountain

cumbre, cima

cumbre, cima

Ex: From the peak, they could see for miles in every direction. 
to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

medir, tener

medir, tener

Ex: The basketball player, known for his remarkable talent, stands an impressive height of 6 feet 10 inches. 
scenery
scenery
[Sustantivo]

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

paisaje, escenario

paisaje, escenario

Ex: The train ride offers stunning scenery along the coast. 

El viaje en tren ofrece un paisaje impresionante a lo largo de la costa.

in addition to
in addition to
[Preposición]

used to add extra or supplementary information

además de

además de

Ex: In addition to the main prize, there are also several consolation prizes. 

Además de el premio principal, también hay varios premios de consolación.

to surround

to be around something on all sides

rodear

rodear

Ex: The park is surrounded by tall buildings, creating a peaceful oasis. 
charming
charming
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

encantador, atractivo

encantador, atractivo

Ex: We visited a charming café with colorful flowers on the windowsills. 

Visitamos un encantador café con flores coloridas en los alféizares.

vineyard
vineyard
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

viña, viñedo

viña, viñedo

Ex: He inherited a family vineyard and now produces his own wine. 

Heredó un viñedo familiar y ahora produce su propio vino.

crystal clear
crystal clear
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

totalmente transparente, claro como el cristal

totalmente transparente, claro como el cristal

Ex: The phone case is crystal clear, so the color of the phone shows through. 

La funda del teléfono es totalmente transparente, así que se ve el color del móvil.

way of life

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

forma de vida

forma de vida

nature
nature
[Sustantivo]

the most fundamental qualities of a person or animal's character

naturaleza

naturaleza

Ex: Dogs are social by nature. 
efficient
efficient
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

eficiente

eficiente

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity. 

El gerente eficiente optimizó el flujo de trabajo para aumentar la productividad.

public transportation

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

transporte público

transporte público

Ex: She uses public transportation daily to commute to work. 

Ella usa el transporte público diariamente para ir al trabajo.

like clockwork

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

con precisión milimétrica, sin fallar

con precisión milimétrica, sin fallar

Ex: The whole event ran like clockwork. 

Todo el evento salió redondo.

to value
to value
[Verbo]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

valorar, apreciar

valorar, apreciar

Ex: The manager consistently values open discussions during team meetings. 
cycling
cycling
[Sustantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country. 

El evento anual de ciclismo atrajo a participantes de todo el país.

melted
melted
[Adjetivo]

changed into a liquid state as a result of being heated

derretido, fundido

derretido, fundido

Ex: The melted chocolate coated the strawberries perfectly. 

El chocolate derretido cubría las fresas perfectamente.

to dip
to dip
[Verbo]

to put something briefly or partly into a liquid, usually to wet, coat, or soak it

mojar en

mojar en

Ex: She dipped her toes into the cold water. 
standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families. 
salary
salary
[Sustantivo]

a fixed amount of money paid regularly to an employee for their work, usually expressed as an annual amount and paid monthly

salario

salario

Ex: The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. 
healthcare
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

top-notch
top-notch
[Adjetivo]

having the highest quality or excellence

excelente, de primera categoría

excelente, de primera categoría

to [take] pride in {sb/sth}

to feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities

Ex: As a nation, we take pride in our cultural heritage and traditions. 
quality of life

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

calidad de vida

calidad de vida

Ex: They discussed how quality of life can vary significantly across social classes. 
to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 
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