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

regarding or affecting the entire world

global, mundial

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

población

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

PC

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

someone who uses a particular device or service

usuario, usuaria

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

pobreza

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

aumentar

to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point

caer, descender

(economics) to lose value suddenly and significantly

quebrar

to diminish in quantity or size over time

disminuir

to become much worse or more intense

intensificarse

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

no subir

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

fluctuar

to become flat or horizontal after a period of rising or falling

nivelarse, aplanarse

to gradually rise or increase

subir

to increase, expand, or multiply rapidly

multiplicarse, expandirse

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

superar, sobrepasar

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

adelantarse a

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

superar, adelantar

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

estancarse, alcanzar un nivel estable

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

desplomarse

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

desplomarse

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

aumentar drásticamente, dispararse

to exceed in quality or achievement

superar, sobrepasar

to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over

caer, tumbarse

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

problema

equipped with weapons or firearms

armado

a military clash between two nations or countries, usually one that lasts long

conflicto

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

cambio climático

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

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

hambre, hambruna

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

capitalismo global, capitalismo mundial

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

expectativa de vida, duración de vida esperada