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

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gender inequality
gender inequality
[Sustantivo]

the unfair treatment of people based on their gender, where one gender, usually women, has fewer rights, opportunities, or resources than the other

desigualdad de género, discriminación de género

desigualdad de género, discriminación de género

Ex: Gender inequality often leads to women being paid less than men for the same job. 
globalization
globalization
[Sustantivo]

the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

globalización

globalización

Ex: Globalization has led to an increase in international trade and economic cooperation. 
global warming
global warming
[Sustantivo]

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

calentamiento global

calentamiento global

Ex: Scientists link global warming to rising sea levels. 
homelessness
homelessness
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

falta de vivienda

Ex: The city has launched several initiatives to reduce homelessness and provide support to those in need. 
immigration
immigration
[Sustantivo]

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

inmigración

inmigración

Ex: The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life. 
racism
racism
[Sustantivo]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

racismo

racismo

Ex: She experienced racism at her new job. 
terrorism
terrorism
[Sustantivo]

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

terrorismo

terrorismo

Ex: Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability. 
unemployment
unemployment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being without a job

desempleo, desocupación, paro

desempleo, desocupación, paro

Ex: She struggled with unemployment after being laid off from her job at the factory. 
campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

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

campaña

campaña

Ex: The presidential campaign included rallies, debates, and advertising across the country. 
sign
sign
[Sustantivo]

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

signo

signo

Ex: In mathematics, the plus sign (+) is commonly used to represent addition. 
to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to have a certain opinion regarding an issue

mantenerse, estar

mantenerse, estar

Ex: He firmly stands against animal cruelty. 
to support
to support
[Verbo]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: Friends and family members often support each other during challenging times. 
to vote
to vote
[Verbo]

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

votar

Ex: Citizens regularly vote in elections to choose their representatives. 
to write
to write
[Verbo]

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

escribir

escribir

Ex: Can you write your address on this form? 
benefit concert
benefit concert
[Sustantivo]

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

concierto benéfico, concierto solidario

concierto benéfico, concierto solidario

Ex: The benefit concert raised thousands of dollars to support cancer research. 
election day
election day
[Sustantivo]

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

día de elecciones, jornada electoral

día de elecciones, jornada electoral

Ex: Election day is usually marked by long lines at polling stations as citizens exercise their right to vote. 
interview
interview
[Sustantivo]

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

entrevista, interviú

entrevista, interviú

Ex: The magazine conducted an interview with the actor about his upcoming film. 
political
political
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

político

Ex: Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security. 
debate
debate
[Sustantivo]

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

debate, discusión

debate, discusión

Ex: The candidates participated in a televised debate to present their views on economic policy. 
parliament
parliament
[Sustantivo]

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

parlamento

parlamento

Ex: The parliament convened to debate the proposed healthcare reform bill. 
candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

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

candidato

candidato

Ex: The candidate for mayor gave an inspiring speech at the rally. 
coalition
coalition
[Sustantivo]

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

coalición

coalición

Ex: The coalition government was formed by two major political parties to ensure stability and consensus on key policy issues. 
constituency
constituency
[Sustantivo]

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

electorado

electorado

Ex: The candidate promised to address the concerns of their entire constituency. 
general election
general election
[Sustantivo]

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

elección general

elección general

Ex: The general election will decide the next president of the country. 
protest
protest
[Sustantivo]

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

protesta, manifestación

protesta, manifestación

Ex: Thousands of people gathered for a protest against the new government policy. 
to demonstrate

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

probar

probar

Ex: The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug through a series of experiments. 
to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to start operating or functioning

ponerse en marcha, arrancar

ponerse en marcha, arrancar

Ex: The lights went out during the storm, but the backup generator went on immediately. 
demonstration
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demostración

demostración

Ex: The demonstration against the new government policy drew thousands of participants to the city center. 
march
march
[Sustantivo]

the act of troops walking with regular, disciplined steps, often over a distance or as part of maneuvers

marcha, desfile

marcha, desfile

Ex: The soldiers began their early morning march. 
to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

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

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: She holds a weekly meeting with her team. 
rally
rally
[Sustantivo]

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

concentración

concentración

Ex: Thousands of people attended the rally to support the candidate's platform on healthcare reform. 
to hold up
to hold up
[Verbo]

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

sostener, soportar

sostener, soportar

Ex: The strong pillars held up the weight of the bridge. 
placard
placard
[Sustantivo]

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

cartel, pancarta

cartel, pancarta

Ex: Protestors held up placards demanding better workers' rights. 
to listen
to listen
[Verbo]

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

escuchar

escuchar

Ex: Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees. 
speech
speech
[Sustantivo]

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

discurso

discurso

Ex: The politician delivered an inspiring speech at the campaign rally. 
to shout
to shout
[Verbo]

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

gritar

gritar

Ex: Frustrated with the distant conversation, she had to shout to make herself heard across the crowded room. 
slogan
slogan
[Sustantivo]

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

eslogan

eslogan

Ex: The company's slogan "Just Do It" became synonymous with their brand, inspiring millions of athletes worldwide. 
to sign
to sign
[Verbo]

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

firmar

firmar

Ex: The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings. 
petition
petition
[Sustantivo]

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

petición, solicitud

petición, solicitud

Ex: Over 10,000 people signed the petition to save the local park from development. 
global
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The pandemic has had a global impact on public health, economies, and daily life. 
issue
issue
[Sustantivo]

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

problema

problema

Ex: The internet service provider resolved the issue with the slow connection promptly. 
censorship
censorship
[Sustantivo]

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

la censura, el control de la información

la censura, el control de la información

Ex: The government imposed strict censorship on news reports to control the narrative during the crisis. 
corruption
corruption
[Sustantivo]

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

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes. 
disease
disease
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease. 
famine
famine
[Sustantivo]

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

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: Many children were orphaned as a result of the famine. 
hung parliament
hung parliament
[Sustantivo]

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 sin mayoría

parlamento colgado, parlamento sin mayoría

Ex: The hung parliament meant that no party had enough votes to pass key pieces of legislation. 
majority
majority
[Sustantivo]

the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: The candidate won by a majority of 10,000 votes. 
member
member
[Sustantivo]

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

miembro

miembro

Ex: All members are invited to the annual general meeting. 
prime minister
prime minister
[Sustantivo]

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, jefe de gobierno

primer ministro, jefe de gobierno

Ex: The Prime Minister addressed the nation to announce new economic measures aimed at boosting employment. 
proportional representation

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

representación proporcional, sistema de representación proporcional

vote
vote
[Sustantivo]

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

voto

voto

Ex: In the upcoming election, citizens will cast their votes for mayor. 
advertisement
advertisement
[Sustantivo]

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

anuncio, comercial

anuncio, comercial

Ex: I saw an interesting advertisement about a new Italian restaurant in town. 
to organize

to put things into a particular order or structure

organizar

organizar

Ex: She organized her closet by color, making it easier to find clothes in the morning. 
nuclear weapon
nuclear weapon
[Sustantivo]

a type of explosive device that derives its destructive power from nuclear reactions

arma nuclear

arma nuclear

Ex: The threat of nuclear weapons has led to international efforts for disarmament and non-proliferation. 
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