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El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 4 - 4A - Parte 1

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global
global
[Adjetivo]

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

global, mundial

Ex: The company operates on a global scale, with offices and operations in multiple countries. 

La empresa opera a escala global, con oficinas y operaciones en múltiples países.

population
population
[Sustantivo]

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

población

población

Ex: Migration patterns have changed the ethnic composition of population groups over decades. 

Los patrones de migración han cambiado la composición étnica de los grupos de población a lo largo de las décadas.

personal computer
personal computer
[Sustantivo]

a compact electronic device designed for individual use, capable of performing various tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and multimedia applications

PC

PC

Ex: PCs have evolved significantly since their inception, offering sleek designs and powerful computing capabilities. 

Las computadoras personales han evolucionado significativamente desde su creación, ofreciendo diseños elegantes y capacidades de computación potentes.

smartphone
smartphone
[Sustantivo]

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone, teléfono inteligente

smartphone, teléfono inteligente

Ex: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city. 

Usaron sus teléfonos inteligentes para navegar por la ciudad desconocida.

user
user
[Sustantivo]

someone who uses a particular device or service

usuario, usuaria

usuario, usuaria

poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty. 

La educación es vista como una clave para escapar del ciclo de la pobreza.

to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: Her salary rose significantly after the promotion. 

Su salario aumentó significativamente después del ascenso.

to fall
to fall
[Verbo]

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

disminuir

disminuir

Ex: The temperature is expected to fall significantly as we move into the winter months. 

Se espera que la temperatura baje significativamente a medida que nos adentremos en los meses de invierno.

to crash
to crash
[Verbo]

(economics) to lose value suddenly and significantly

quebrar

quebrar

Ex: The price of oil crashed after global demand dropped unexpectedly. 

El precio del petróleo se desplomó después de que la demanda global cayera inesperadamente.

to dwindle
to dwindle
[Verbo]

to diminish in quantity or size over time

disminuir

disminuir

Ex: The team's chances of winning are dwindling as injuries affect key players. 

Las posibilidades de ganar del equipo disminuyen a medida que las lesiones afectan a los jugadores clave.

to escalate

to become much worse or more intense

intensificarse

intensificarse

Ex: The political unrest has escalated over the past few months. 

El malestar político se ha intensificado en los últimos meses.

to flatline

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

no subir

no subir

Ex: The patient’s condition flatlined, showing no signs of improvement. 

La condición del paciente se estancó, sin mostrar signos de mejora.

to fluctuate

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

fluctuar

fluctuar

Ex: Her weight fluctuates depending on her diet and exercise routine. 

Su peso fluctúa dependiendo de su dieta y rutina de ejercicio.

to level off

to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change

nivelar

nivelar

Ex: The price of oil has leveled off after a period of sharp fluctuations, providing some relief to consumers. 

El precio del petróleo se ha nivelado después de un período de fuertes fluctuaciones, lo que proporciona cierto alivio a los consumidores.

to mount
to mount
[Verbo]

to gradually rise or increase

subir

subir

Ex: Amid the economic uncertainty, the unemployment rate started to mount, affecting various industries. 

En medio de la incertidumbre económica, la tasa de desempleo comenzó a aumentar, afectando a diversas industrias.

to mushroom

to increase, expand, or multiply rapidly

proliferar, dispararse

proliferar, dispararse

Ex: The company's profits mushroomed after launching its new product line. 

Las ganancias de la empresa aumentaron rápidamente después del lanzamiento de su nueva línea de productos.

to outpace
to outpace
[Verbo]

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

superar, aventajar

superar, aventajar

Ex: Despite initial challenges, the project's success has allowed it to outpace similar initiatives. 

A pesar de los desafíos iniciales, el éxito del proyecto le ha permitido superar a iniciativas similares.

to outstrip

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

adelantarse a

adelantarse a

Ex: The rabbit quickly outstripped the slower animals in the race. 

El conejo rápidamente superó a los animales más lentos en la carrera.

to overtake

to affect suddenly and often negatively

sobrepasar, abrumar

sobrepasar, abrumar

Ex: The floodwaters overtook the small town, submerging homes and streets. 

Las aguas de la inundación arrasaron el pequeño pueblo, sumergiendo hogares y calles.

to plateau
to plateau
[Verbo]

to reach a stable or unchanging level or state after a period of growth or increase

estabilizarse, alcanzar una meseta

estabilizarse, alcanzar una meseta

Ex: The temperature outside plateaued at around 25°C throughout the afternoon. 

La temperatura exterior se estabilizó alrededor de los 25°C durante toda la tarde.

to plummet
to plummet
[Verbo]

to decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way

desplomarse

desplomarse

Ex: The housing market experienced a downturn, causing property values to plummet rapidly. 

El mercado de la vivienda experimentó una caída, lo que provocó que los valores de las propiedades desplomaran rápidamente.

to plunge
to plunge
[Verbo]

(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

desplomarse

desplomarse

Ex: After the company reported disappointing earnings, the stock prices plunged. 

Después de que la empresa reportó ganancias decepcionantes, los precios de las acciones cayeron en picado.

to skyrocket

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

dispararse, aumentar rápidamente

dispararse, aumentar rápidamente

Ex: The company's stock value has skyrocketed since the release of its latest product. 

El valor de las acciones de la empresa se ha disparado desde el lanzamiento de su último producto.

to surpass
to surpass
[Verbo]

to exceed in quality or achievement

superar, sobrepasar

superar, sobrepasar

Ex: The young pianist's talent has the potential to surpass the achievements of many seasoned musicians. 

El talento del joven pianista tiene el potencial de superar los logros de muchos músicos experimentados.

to tumble
to tumble
[Verbo]

to experience a swift and unforeseen decline, overthrow, or defeat

desplomarse, caer en picado

desplomarse, caer en picado

Ex: The powerful empire began to tumble as internal conflicts and external pressures weakened its foundations. 

El poderoso imperio comenzó a desmoronarse cuando los conflictos internos y las presiones externas debilitaron sus cimientos.

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 hotel management addressed the issue of the malfunctioning air conditioning units. 

La gerencia del hotel abordó el problema de las unidades de aire acondicionado defectuosas.

armed
armed
[Adjetivo]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

armado

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the border fully armed, their rifles ready for any potential threat. 

Los soldados patrullaban la frontera armados hasta los dientes, con sus rifles listos para cualquier amenaza potencial.

conflict
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

conflicto

conflicto

Ex: International observers monitored the conflict closely. 

Los observadores internacionales monitorearon el conflicto de cerca.

climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Las sequías e inundaciones se están volviendo más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.

epidemic
epidemic
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and widespread occurrence of a particular negative event or phenomenon, especially affecting a large number of people or things within a specific area or group

epidemia, plaga

epidemia, plaga

Ex: There was an epidemic of homelessness in the region due to the economic downturn. 

Hubo una epidemia de personas sin hogar en la región debido a la crisis económica.

famine
famine
[Sustantivo]

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

hambre, hambruna

hambre, hambruna

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in the region. 

La sequía provocó una hambruna severa en la región.

global capitalism
global capitalism
[Sustantivo]

the economic system characterized by private ownership, free markets, and global trade that operates on a global scale

capitalismo global, capitalismo mundial

capitalismo global, capitalismo mundial

Ex: The spread of global capitalism has resulted in the homogenization of cultures in many regions. 

La propagación del capitalismo global ha resultado en la homogeneización de las culturas en muchas regiones.

life expectancy
life expectancy
[Sustantivo]

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

esperanza de vida

esperanza de vida

Ex: Life expectancy can vary greatly between different regions and populations. 

La esperanza de vida puede variar enormemente entre diferentes regiones y poblaciones.

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