El libro Solutions - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 8 - 8A

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

sexo

a situation where there is a lack of fairness or equal treatment between individuals or groups

desigualdad

the process by which economies, cultures, and societies across the world have become more interconnected and integrated

globalización, internacionalización

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

calentamiento global

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

inmigración

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

nuclear

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arma

the unjust or violent behavior toward people because their race is different form one's own

racismo

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

terrorismo

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

signo

to be upright on one's feet

estar de pie

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

apoyar

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

votar

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

escribir

a musical performance or event organized to raise money or awareness for a particular cause or charity

concierto benéfico, concierto caritativo

the day on which citizens of a country go to the polls to cast their vote in an election

día de elecciones, jornada electoral

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

entrevista, interviú

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

debate, discusión

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

parlamento

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidato

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

coalición

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

electorado

a political event in which voters choose their representatives in a government at the national or state level

elecciones generales

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

protesta, manifestación

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

to start operating or functioning

encenderse, poner en marcha

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

demostración, manifestación

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

desfile, marcha

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

celebrar

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party

concentración

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

sostener, mantener

a sign or poster that is usually used for public display, often for advertising or promoting a message or cause

cartel, panel

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

escuchar

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

discurso

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

gritar

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

eslogan

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

firmar

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

petición, solicitud

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

problema

the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

censura, prohibición

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

corrupción

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

enfermedad

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

hambre, hambruna

a situation in government where no one political party or group has more than half of the total number of seats in the parliament

parlamento colgado, parlamento en minoría

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

miembro

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

primer ministro, ministro principal

a system of voting where the number of seats won by a political party or group of candidates is proportional to the number of votes they receive from the electorate

representación proporcional, sistema de representación proporcional

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

voto

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

anuncio, comercial

to put things into a particular order or structure

organizar